Postcode OL8 4EB is located in a major urban area, within the Hollinwood area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Coppice area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year. The median sale price in Hollinwood is £187,000 (around £227 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £237,500. 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 are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Werneth Park.
Coppice has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,751 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Coppice has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 4EB.
Coppice near OL8 4EB 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
| 0.5 mi | Incline Park | Small | Walking directions to Incline Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £293,500 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £222,000 | £234 |
| Terraced | 48 | £163,500 | £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 | £223,500 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £302,000 | £240,000 | £155,000 |
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 | £204 |
| 2026 | £272 | £254 | £194 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4EB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 215, Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4EB | Terraced | Leasehold | £167,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 34, Priory Close, Oldham, OL8 4DY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £267,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 228, Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4NB | Terraced | Leasehold | £134,650 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 501, Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 4NG | Terraced | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 94, Wolverton Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4DZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £155,000 |
In the OL8 4EB postcode area, located within Coppice, 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 profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Oasis Academy Oldham | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Hulme Grammar School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 4EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Reas News | 176 Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4NB | Walking directions to Reas News |
| 0.2 mi | Attock Superstore | 216-218 Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 4LS | Walking directions to Attock Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Hollins Road Convenience Superstore | 587 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3UT | Walking directions to Hollins Road Convenience Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 392-396 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Dilan Market | 386 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BE | Walking directions to Dilan Market |
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 4EB, 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 4EB records about 51 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL8 4EB in Hollinwood is £187,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 4EB, including Oasis Academy Oldham (Good), Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Hulme Grammar School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL8 4EB is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,097 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 4EB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,751 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 4EB 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).