Postcode OL8 3AW is located in a major urban area, within the Hollinwood ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Lime Side & Garden Suburb area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lime Side & Garden Suburb is £40,778 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 2.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Copster Park.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,236 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lime Side & Garden Suburb is £40,778 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 3AW.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb near OL8 3AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £178,500 in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,360 up to £372,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hollinwood
In the OL8 3AW postcode area, located within Lime Side & Garden Suburb, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.