Postcode OL8 3SS 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 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Roman Road Dog Park.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,330 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 174 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from OL8 3SS.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb near OL8 3SS 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) |
| 0.7 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Roman Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Roman Road Dog Park |
| 0.2 mi | Incline Park | Small | Walking directions to Incline Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 3SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2025 | 16, Burder Street, Oldham, OL8 3SU | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 39, Fox Street, Oldham, OL8 3ST | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 643, Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3TA | Terraced | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 645, Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3TA | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 647, Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3TA | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the OL8 3SS postcode area, located within Lime Side & Garden Suburb, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 3SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Stop n Shop | 686 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Stop n Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Shop | 752 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4SA | Walking directions to Euro Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Hollinwood Service Station | 654 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Hollinwood Service Station |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 126 Chapel Road, Oldham, OL8 4QJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
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 3SS, 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 3SS records about 174 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 public order.
The median sale price around OL8 3SS 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 3SS, including Oasis Academy Oldham (Requires improvement), St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Oasis Academy Limeside (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 3SS is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 926 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 3SS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,330 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 3SS 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.