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 moderate crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year. The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Werneth Park.
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.
Coppice has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 4BE.
Coppice near OL8 4BE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £152,000 |
10 year median price trend in Werneth
In the OL8 4BE postcode area, located within Coppice, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 4BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Reas News | 176 Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4NB | Walking directions to Reas News |
| 0.1 mi | Attock Superstore | 216-218 Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 4LS | Walking directions to Attock Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Local Bargains | 178 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BN | Walking directions to Local Bargains |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 376 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7PG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Hollins Road Convenience Superstore | 587 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3UT | Walking directions to Hollins Road Convenience Superstore |
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 4BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fida Hussain
Werneth - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.