Postcode OL8 3LA 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 very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Lime Side & Garden Suburb is £35,900 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 1.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Copster Park.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 524 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 69.7% 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 of residents in Lime Side & Garden Suburb is £35,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 3LA.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb near OL8 3LA 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
| 0.4 mi | Limehurst Millenium Green | Small | Walking directions to Limehurst Millenium Green |
| 0.4 mi | Roman Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Roman Road Dog Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £178,500 in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,360 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 | 6 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hollinwood
In the OL8 3LA postcode area, located within Lime Side & Garden Suburb, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 3LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.