Postcode OL8 3JS is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale 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 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from OL8 3JS.
Holt Lane End & Bardsley near OL8 3JS 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £344,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £310,995 |
| Flats | 2 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Medlock Vale
In the OL8 3JS postcode area, located within Holt Lane End & Bardsley, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 3JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 915 Ashton Road, Bardsley, Oldham, OL8 3HT | Walking directions to Premier |
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.