Postcode OL8 3TP is located in a major urban area, within the Hollinwood area 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 median sale price in Hollinwood is £186,000 (around £227 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £237,250. The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Copster Park.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,507 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% 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 29.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from OL8 3TP.
Lime Side & Garden Suburb near OL8 3TP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
| 0.4 mi | Roman Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Roman Road Dog Park |
| 0.4 mi | Incline Park | Small | Walking directions to Incline Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £372,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £293,500 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £215,000 | £227 |
| Terraced | 54 | £168,500 | £204 |
| 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 | £223,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £302,000 | £239,000 | £160,000 |
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 | £235 | £205 |
| 2026 | £272 | £254 | £199 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 3TP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 46, Poplar Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3TZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 41, Poplar Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3TZ | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 18, Swallow Street, Oldham, OL8 4LD | Terraced | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 16, Swallow Street, Oldham, OL8 4LD | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Thomas Dornan (Printers) Ltd, Mill Gate, Oldham, OL8 4JL | Other | Freehold | £440,000 |
In the OL8 3TP postcode area, located within Lime Side & Garden Suburb, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Oasis Academy Oldham | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Limeside | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 3TP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hollins Road Convenience Superstore | 587 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3UT | Walking directions to Hollins Road Convenience Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 392-396 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Dilan Market | 386 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BE | Walking directions to Dilan Market |
| 0.2 mi | S & S Grocery & Halal Meat Superstore | 380 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BE | Walking directions to S & S Grocery & Halal Meat Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Hollinwood Service Station | 654 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Hollinwood Service Station |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL8 3TP, 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 3TP 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 3TP in Hollinwood is £186,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to OL8 3TP, including Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (Good), Oasis Academy Oldham (Good) and Oasis Academy Limeside (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL8 3TP is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,303 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 3TP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,507 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 3TP 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).