Postcode OL8 3ES is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Hathershaw area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hathershaw is £36,502 per year. The median sale price in Medlock Vale is £185,000 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £235,000. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 2.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Copster Park.
Hathershaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,347 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Hathershaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hathershaw is £36,502 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from OL8 3ES.
Hathershaw near OL8 3ES 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
| 0.4 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £324,995 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £213,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 41 | £163,000 | £183 |
| 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 | — | £200,500 | £166,500 |
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 | £296 | £221 | £255 | £182 |
| 2026 | £401 | — | £252 | £183 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 3ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | 49, Quantock Drive, Oldham, OL8 3WJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £52,360 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 35, Hathershaw Lane, Oldham, OL8 3EU | Terraced | Leasehold | £117,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 44, Hathershaw Lane, Oldham, OL8 3EX | Terraced | Leasehold | £97,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 60, Hathershaw Lane, Oldham, OL8 3EX | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,350 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 52, Sidlaw Close, Oldham, OL8 3WQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £185,000 |
In the OL8 3ES postcode area, located within Hathershaw, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 3ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AZ Mini Mart | 442 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HF | Walking directions to AZ Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Shop | 418-420 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HF | Walking directions to Euro Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Convenience Store | 394 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HF | Walking directions to Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 385 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 2NA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | European Mini Market | 375 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1NW | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
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 3ES, 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 3ES records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.
The median sale price around OL8 3ES in Medlock Vale is £185,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to OL8 3ES, including The Hathershaw College (Good), Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL8 3ES scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,347 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 3ES 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).