Postcode OL8 2RT is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Holt Lane End & Bardsley area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Holt Lane End & Bardsley is £40,200 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Holt Lane End & Bardsley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,620 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Holt Lane End & Bardsley has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 12.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Holt Lane End & Bardsley is £40,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 2RT.
Holt Lane End & Bardsley near OL8 2RT 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £190,750 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 | 33 | £309,995 |
| Flats | 3 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £161,000 |
10 year median price trend in Medlock Vale
In the OL8 2RT postcode area, located within Holt Lane End & Bardsley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 2RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 915 Ashton Road, Bardsley, Oldham, OL8 3HT | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.