Postcode OL8 3RU 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 124.2 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 Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Limehurst Millenium Green.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,303 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.3% 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 265 ft away from OL8 3RU.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb near OL8 3RU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Limehurst Millenium Green | Small | Walking directions to Limehurst Millenium Green |
| 0.1 mi | Roman Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Roman Road Dog Park |
| 0.5 mi | Limehurst Playground | Small | Walking directions to Limehurst Playground |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £191,250 in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £72,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £223,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hollinwood
In the OL8 3RU postcode area, located within Lime Side & Garden Suburb, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Stop n Shop | 686 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Stop n Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Shop | 752 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4SA | Walking directions to Euro Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Hollinwood Service Station | 654 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Hollinwood Service Station |
| 0.2 mi | Hollins Road Convenience Superstore | 587 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3UT | Walking directions to Hollins Road Convenience Superstore |
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 3RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Barnes
Hollinwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.