Postcode OL8 3NZ is located in a major urban area, within the Failsworth East 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 Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Limehurst Millenium Green.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 70.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from OL8 3NZ.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb near OL8 3NZ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 102 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 | 11 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £119,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £216,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Failsworth East
In the OL8 3NZ postcode area, located within Lime Side & Garden Suburb, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.