Postcode OL8 3BY is located in a major urban area, within the Failsworth East ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Holt Lane End & Bardsley area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Holt Lane End & Bardsley is £44,229 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Daisy Nook Country Park.
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, with approximately 113.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.6% 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 per household in Holt Lane End & Bardsley is £44,229 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OL8 3BY.
Holt Lane End & Bardsley near OL8 3BY 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Daisy Nook Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Daisy Nook Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Limehurst Millenium Green | Small | Walking directions to Limehurst Millenium Green |
| 0.4 mi | Limehurst Playground | Small | Walking directions to Limehurst Playground |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Failsworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £112,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £222,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £183,250 |
10 year median price trend in Failsworth East
In the OL8 3BY postcode area, located within Holt Lane End & Bardsley, there are 5 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.