Postcode OL8 3PE 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 and very high crime levels, with around 105.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lime Side & Garden Suburb is £40,778 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 1.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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, with approximately 105.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 78.5% 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 per household in Lime Side & Garden Suburb is £40,778 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OL8 3PE.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb near OL8 3PE 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 mi | Limehurst Millenium Green | Small | Walking directions to Limehurst Millenium Green |
| 0.5 mi | Roman Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Roman Road Dog Park |
| 0.2 mi | Limehurst Playground | Small | Walking directions to Limehurst Playground |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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 | 7 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £231,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hollinwood
In the OL8 3PE postcode area, located within Lime Side & Garden Suburb, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.