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OL8 4BE

Low Vale Drive

Werneth

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Detailed insights for OL8 4BE

Overview

Postcode OL8 4BE is located in a major urban area, within the Werneth ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Coppice area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year. The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Werneth Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Coppice has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,739 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Coppice has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 4BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Coppice near OL8 4BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL8 4BE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL8 4BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWerneth ParkLargeWalking directions to Werneth Park

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
10,508.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.34(-37%)
Vehicle crime
9.98(+67%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.71(-79%)
Other theft
7.71(+17%)
Public order
7.26(-28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
255
62.04%
Bangladeshi
50
12.17%
British
36
8.76%
African
18
4.38%
Indian
14
3.41%
Total population: 411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
38.97%
No qualifications
59
21.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.13%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
54%
Owns outright
29
29%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
11%
Other forms of private rent
4
4%
Social rents from council
1
1%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Werneth

Median price£182,750
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £248K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £182,750 (about £201 per square foot) in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £352,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Werneth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£320,000£270
Semi-Detached8£259,000£225
Terraced32£151,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Werneth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werneth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£82,000£124,000£65,000
2017£200,000£143,200£78,000
2018£226,995£160,000£75,500
2019£245,000£138,000£90,000
2020£236,498£191,248£100,000
2021£249,995£170,498£112,500
2022£350,000£170,000£117,000
2023£320,000£145,000£110,000
2024£195,000£188,750£120,000
2025£320,000£245,000£145,000
2026£320,000£280,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werneth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werneth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£106£139£82
2017£197£165£89
2018£203£170£91
2019£169£133£106
2020£199£165£111
2021£173£183£122
2022£98£218£143
2023£197£205£122
2024£274£226£145
2025£264£259£168
2026£282£168£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werneth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Werneth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202516, Coniston Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4LZTerracedLeasehold£183,500
29 Aug 20259, High Vale Close, Oldham, OL8 4AZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
24 Apr 202511, High Vale Close, Oldham, OL8 4AZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£242,000
03 Oct 2025215, Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4EBTerracedLeasehold£167,000
07 Feb 2025179, Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4EBTerracedLeasehold£141,500

Schools

In the OL8 4BE postcode area, located within Coppice, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL8 4BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLyndhurst Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHulme Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryWerneth Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 4BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL8 4BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miReas News176 Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4NBWalking directions to Reas News
0.1 miAttock Superstore216-218 Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 4LSWalking directions to Attock Superstore
0.3 miLocal Bargains178 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BNWalking directions to Local Bargains
0.4 miLifestyle Express376 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7PGWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miHollins Road Convenience Superstore587 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3UTWalking directions to Hollins Road Convenience Superstore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL8 4BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fida Hussain

Werneth - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Jim McMahon

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and RoytonE14001416
WardWernethE05014665
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CoppiceE02007001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 037CE01005462
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2018-04-01

Frequently asked questions about OL8 4BE

Is OL8 4BE (Coppice) safe?

The area around OL8 4BE records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near OL8 4BE?

The median sale price around OL8 4BE in Coppice is £182,750 (about £201 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL8 4BE?

There are 20 schools close to OL8 4BE, including Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (Good), Hulme Grammar School and Werneth Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL8 4BE?

The closest station to OL8 4BE is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,075 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL8 4BE?

OL8 4BE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,739 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL8 4BE (Coppice) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL8 4BE is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fida Hussain (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

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.