Postcode OL8 2RH is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Hathershaw area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hathershaw is £36,502 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hathershaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,979 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Hathershaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hathershaw is £36,502 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from OL8 2RH.
Hathershaw near OL8 2RH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £344,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £310,995 |
| Flats | 2 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Medlock Vale
In the OL8 2RH postcode area, located within Hathershaw, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 2RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 915 Ashton Road, Bardsley, Oldham, OL8 3HT | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.