Postcode OL8 3WE is located in a major urban area, within the Hollinwood area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Hathershaw area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hathershaw is £36,502 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 Moston, about 2.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Copster Park.
Hathershaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,347 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Hathershaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hathershaw is £36,502 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from OL8 3WE.
Hathershaw near OL8 3WE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
| 0.4 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street 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 3WE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 11, Howardian Close, Oldham, OL8 3WE | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 6, Leith Place, Oldham, OL8 3WG | Detached | Freehold | £372,500 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 1, Leith Place, Oldham, OL8 3WG | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 4, Wicklow Grove, Oldham, OL8 3WD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £224,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 44, Howgill Crescent, Oldham, OL8 3WA | Detached | Leasehold | £325,000 |
In the OL8 3WE postcode area, located within Hathershaw, there are 14 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 | Secondary | The Hathershaw College | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
The Hathershaw College ratingOfsted report cardInspected 14 Apr 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jan 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. | |
Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2022
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 3WE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gujar Convenience | 200 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3DG | Walking directions to Gujar Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Home & Convenience Store | 85 Hadfield Street, Oldham, OL8 3EE | Walking directions to Home & Convenience Store |
| 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 | Dilan Market | 386 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BE | Walking directions to Dilan Market |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 392-396 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 3WE, 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 3WE records about 151 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 3WE 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 3WE, including The Hathershaw College (Requires improvement), Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OL8 3WE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,347 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 3WE 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).