Postcode OL8 2XB 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Alt is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Mossley (Manchester) located 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.
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 of residents in Alt is £34,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 2XB.
Alt near OL8 2XB 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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £280,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £215,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £170,300 |
| Terraced | 36 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alexandra
In the OL8 2XB 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 2XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Park Shop | 22 Glodwick, Oldham, OL4 1AH | Walking directions to Park Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.