Postcode OL8 4EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Werneth area 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 median sale price in Werneth is £161,848 (around £195 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £129,000 and £233,750. The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Werneth Park.
Coppice has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,352 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Coppice has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from OL8 4EJ.
Coppice near OL8 4EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tamworth Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Tamworth Street Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £161,848 (about £195 per square foot) in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £352,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £315,000 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £267,000 | £205 |
| Terraced | 41 | £150,000 | £177 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 | £125 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £243,500 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £288,000 | £267,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £252 | £168 |
| 2026 | £286 | £168 | £186 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 19, Lacrosse Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4LU | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 14, Lacrosse Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4LU | Terraced | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 4, Lacrosse Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4LU | Terraced | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 55, Lacrosse Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4LU | Terraced | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 10, Anselms Court, Oldham, OL8 4EG | Detached | Leasehold | £352,500 |
In the OL8 4EJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Hulme Grammar School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Werneth Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 4EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Attock Superstore | 216-218 Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 4LS | Walking directions to Attock Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Local Bargains | 178 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BN | Walking directions to Local Bargains |
| 0.2 mi | Reas News | 176 Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4NB | Walking directions to Reas News |
| 0.3 mi | Suffolk News & Groceries | 42 Suffolk Street, Oldham, OL9 7DY | Walking directions to Suffolk News & Groceries |
| 0.3 mi | Rafiq's Superstore | 54 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BU | Walking directions to Rafiq's Superstore |
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 4EJ, 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
The area around OL8 4EJ 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around OL8 4EJ in Werneth is £161,848 (about £195 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 4EJ, including Hulme Grammar School, Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Werneth Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL8 4EJ is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 989 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 4EJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,352 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 4EJ 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).