Postcode OL8 3DQ is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Oldham Town South area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year. The median sale price in Medlock Vale is £184,975 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £147,750 and £237,500. The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Copster Park.
Oldham Town South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,011 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town South has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oldham Town South is £35,668 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from OL8 3DQ.
Oldham Town South near OL8 3DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
| 0.3 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £184,975 (about £220 per square foot) in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £359,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £329,995 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £222,500 | £255 |
| Terraced | 44 | £161,500 | £187 |
| Flats | 1 | £115,000 | £297 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,500 | £57,425 | £83,500 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £232,000 | £65,000 | £95,000 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £58,500 | £94,250 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £205,000 | £60,500 | £115,000 | £88,750 |
| 2020 | £231,000 | £60,000 | £138,000 | £83,000 |
| 2021 | £275,000 | £73,998 | £160,000 | £108,000 |
| 2022 | £268,000 | £90,000 | £165,550 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £268,000 | £97,500 | £160,000 | £123,500 |
| 2024 | £299,995 | £108,000 | £190,000 | £151,500 |
| 2025 | £324,995 | £101,000 | £232,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | — | £208,500 | £164,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £148 | £111 | £92 |
| 2017 | £209 | £121 | £134 | £88 |
| 2018 | £181 | £125 | £102 | £96 |
| 2019 | £247 | £116 | £140 | £100 |
| 2020 | £221 | £100 | £141 | £106 |
| 2021 | £227 | £131 | £185 | £128 |
| 2022 | £297 | £135 | £204 | £144 |
| 2023 | £275 | £163 | £199 | £158 |
| 2024 | £287 | £167 | £255 | £167 |
| 2025 | £298 | £221 | £256 | £182 |
| 2026 | £401 | — | £255 | £193 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 3DQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 55, Cheviot Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4HD | Terraced | Leasehold | £199,995 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 45, Cheviot Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4HD | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 264, Copster Hill Road, Oldham, OL8 3DE | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 14, Hemlock Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3DN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £211,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 10, Hemlock Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3DN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £170,500 |
In the OL8 3DQ postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jan 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Hathershaw College | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
The Hathershaw College ratingOfsted report cardInspected 14 Apr 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Hulme Grammar School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Hulme Grammar School ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 3DQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Gujar Convenience | 200 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3DG | Walking directions to Gujar Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Home & Convenience Store | 85 Hadfield Street, Oldham, OL8 3EE | Walking directions to Home & Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Paradise Super Store | 193 Copster Hill Road, Oldham, OL8 1QQ | Walking directions to Paradise Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Madina Food Store | Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AL | Walking directions to Madina Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | S & S Grocery & Halal Meat Superstore | 380 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BE | Walking directions to S & S Grocery & Halal Meat Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL8 3DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Junaid Hussain
Medlock Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL8 3DQ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL8 3DQ in Medlock Vale is £184,975 (about £220 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 3DQ, including Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (Good), The Hathershaw College (Requires improvement) and Hulme Grammar School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL8 3DQ is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,556 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 3DQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,011 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL8 3DQ is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Junaid Hussain (Labour and Co-operative Party).