Postcode OL8 3SJ 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, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lime Side & Garden Suburb is £40,778 per year. The nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the 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 80.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 3SJ.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb near OL8 3SJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Roman Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Roman Road Dog Park |
| 0.4 mi | Limehurst Playground | Small | Walking directions to Limehurst Playground |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £372,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £291,000 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £219,500 | £231 |
| Terraced | 50 | £167,500 | £209 |
| Flats | 1 | £50,000 | £86 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192,000 | £122,495 | £82,750 |
| 2017 | £166,995 | £131,998 | £87,500 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £136,995 | £94,950 |
| 2019 | £182,995 | £147,495 | £91,500 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £157,000 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £239,500 | £170,000 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £270,475 | £190,000 | £128,000 |
| 2023 | £267,500 | £187,500 | £137,250 |
| 2024 | £265,000 | £210,000 | £145,000 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £225,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £302,000 | £238,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176 | £141 | £119 |
| 2017 | £164 | £146 | £110 |
| 2018 | £170 | £155 | £112 |
| 2019 | £165 | £164 | £108 |
| 2020 | £211 | £176 | £135 |
| 2021 | £253 | £179 | £143 |
| 2022 | £313 | £213 | £161 |
| 2023 | £266 | £232 | £180 |
| 2024 | £325 | £224 | £192 |
| 2025 | £266 | £241 | £206 |
| 2026 | £272 | £248 | £204 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 3SJ.
In the OL8 3SJ postcode area, located within Lime Side & Garden Suburb, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 3SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hollins Road Convenience Superstore | 587 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3UT | Walking directions to Hollins Road Convenience Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Hollinwood Service Station | 654 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Hollinwood Service Station |
| 0.3 mi | Stop n Shop | 686 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Stop n Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Euro Shop | 752 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4SA | Walking directions to Euro Shop |
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 3SJ, 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
The area around OL8 3SJ records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around OL8 3SJ in Lime Side & Garden Suburb is £185,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to OL8 3SJ, including Oasis Academy Limeside (Outstanding), Oasis Academy Oldham (Requires improvement) and Holy Family RC Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 3SJ is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,295 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 3SJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,303 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL8 3SJ is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Barnes (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.