Postcode OL8 3WQ is located in a major urban area, within the Hollinwood ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Hathershaw area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Hathershaw is £33,400 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 2.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Copster Park.
Hathershaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Hathershaw has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 20.4% 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 of residents in Hathershaw is £33,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from OL8 3WQ.
Hathershaw near OL8 3WQ 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
| 0.4 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £178,500 in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,360 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 | 6 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hollinwood
In the OL8 3WQ postcode area, located within Hathershaw, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 3WQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 385 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 2NA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | European Mini Market | 375 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1NW | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 369 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1NW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Timisoara | 248 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Timisoara |
| 0.4 mi | Friends 24 Hours Convenience Store | 246 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN | Walking directions to Friends 24 Hours Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.