Postcode OL8 2XA is located in a major urban area, within the Alexandra ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Alt area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alt is £39,526 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester), about 2.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Alt has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,984 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Alt has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alt is £39,526 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 2XA.
Alt near OL8 2XA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £271,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £200,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £186,000 | £230 |
| Terraced | 35 | £155,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £139,000 | £44,950 | £92,000 | £68,000 |
| 2017 | £136,500 | £32,000 | £100,000 | £71,250 |
| 2018 | £196,250 | £44,950 | £104,750 | £78,000 |
| 2019 | £159,975 | £43,750 | £110,000 | £76,125 |
| 2020 | £209,950 | £62,000 | £122,500 | £77,500 |
| 2021 | £238,250 | £69,500 | £145,500 | £90,000 |
| 2022 | £257,500 | £74,000 | £167,000 | £113,500 |
| 2023 | £220,000 | £82,581 | £140,000 | £111,000 |
| 2024 | £209,000 | £60,000 | £153,250 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | £202,500 | £64,000 | £190,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £200,000 | — | £172,500 | £159,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £138 | £113 | £120 | £82 |
| 2017 | £118 | £80 | £122 | £87 |
| 2018 | £167 | £91 | £142 | £89 |
| 2019 | £206 | £88 | £144 | £92 |
| 2020 | £182 | £86 | £125 | £91 |
| 2021 | £239 | £104 | £168 | £116 |
| 2022 | £281 | £132 | £209 | £131 |
| 2023 | £262 | £179 | £200 | £150 |
| 2024 | £274 | £119 | £225 | £163 |
| 2025 | £281 | £99 | £232 | £177 |
| 2026 | £300 | — | £251 | £220 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 2XA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr 2025 | 5, Spring Clough Drive, Oldham, OL8 2XA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 25, Moorwood Drive, Oldham, OL8 2XD | Detached | Leasehold | £271,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 37, Moorwood Drive, Oldham, OL8 2XD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 75, Warren Lane, Oldham, OL8 2HY | Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 79, Warren Lane, Oldham, OL8 2HY | Detached | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the OL8 2XA postcode area, located within Alt, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 2XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Park Shop | 22 Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1AH | Walking directions to Park Shop |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL8 2XA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shabir Hussain
Alexandra - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL8 2XA records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL8 2XA in Alt is £165,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to OL8 2XA, including Roundthorn Primary Academy (Good), Alexandra Park Junior School and Alt Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL8 2XA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,984 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL8 2XA is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shabir Hussain (The Oldham Group Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.