Postcode OL8 3QL is located in a major urban area, within the Failsworth East ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Failsworth East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Failsworth East is £39,749 per year. The nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Higher Memorial Park.
Failsworth East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,624 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Failsworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Failsworth East is £39,749 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from OL8 3QL.
Failsworth East near OL8 3QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Higher Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Higher Memorial Park |
| 0.4 mi | Roman Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Roman Road Dog Park |
| 0.4 mi | Westminster Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Westminster Road Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Failsworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £419,000 | £338 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £242,500 | £304 |
| Terraced | 58 | £187,975 | £234 |
| Flats | 1 | £140,000 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187,995 | — | £149,498 | £99,500 |
| 2017 | £288,750 | £84,500 | £135,000 | £107,975 |
| 2018 | £266,750 | £106,000 | £145,000 | £119,000 |
| 2019 | £294,000 | £105,000 | £146,250 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £322,500 | £94,975 | £175,000 | £138,500 |
| 2021 | £344,500 | £100,000 | £188,725 | £149,950 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £128,725 | £217,475 | £165,500 |
| 2023 | £307,500 | £132,750 | £200,000 | £163,500 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £132,500 | £207,000 | £177,500 |
| 2025 | £417,500 | £112,000 | £220,000 | £187,000 |
| 2026 | £361,000 | — | £258,000 | £173,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194 | — | £183 | £130 |
| 2017 | £225 | £126 | £161 | £137 |
| 2018 | £244 | £158 | £186 | £161 |
| 2019 | £243 | £175 | £187 | £158 |
| 2020 | £269 | £176 | £205 | £182 |
| 2021 | £288 | £157 | £232 | £183 |
| 2022 | £305 | £201 | £253 | £198 |
| 2023 | £317 | £214 | £258 | £219 |
| 2024 | £305 | £254 | £250 | £229 |
| 2025 | £323 | £165 | £289 | £226 |
| 2026 | £351 | — | £333 | £239 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 3QL.
In the OL8 3QL postcode area, located within Failsworth East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 3QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Albert Street, Oldham, OL8 3QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4EH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Mart | 728-730 Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9FD | Walking directions to Euro Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 714-716 Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9FD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Dave's Mini Market | 828 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4SR | Walking directions to Dave's Mini Market |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL8 3QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Barry Brooks
Failsworth East - Elected 7 May 2026
Lucy Powell
Manchester Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL8 3QL records about 184 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL8 3QL in Failsworth East is £215,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to OL8 3QL, including New Bridge School (Outstanding), Hollinwood Academy (Outstanding) and SMS Changing Lives School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 3QL is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 473 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 3QL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,624 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Manchester Central covering OL8 3QL is Lucy Powell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Barry Brooks (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.