Postcode OL8 3AY 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 14 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from OL8 3AY.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb near OL8 3AY 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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £191,250 in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £72,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £223,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hollinwood
In the OL8 3AY postcode area, located within Lime Side & Garden Suburb, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 3AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | S & S Grocery & Halal Meat Superstore | 380 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BE | Walking directions to S & S Grocery & Halal Meat Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Dilan Market | 386 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BE | Walking directions to Dilan Market |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 392-396 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Gujar Convenience | 200 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3DG | Walking directions to Gujar Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Hollins Road Convenience Superstore | 587 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3UT | Walking directions to Hollins Road Convenience Superstore |
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 3AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Barnes
Hollinwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.