Postcode OL8 4HH is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale ward of Oldham in the North West region , and forms part of the Oldham Town South area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Oldham Town South is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 2.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Copster Park.
Oldham Town South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Oldham Town South has a high crime rate.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Oldham Town South is £32,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from OL8 4HH.
Oldham Town South near OL8 4HH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £430,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £304,995; semi-detached at £174,100; terraced at £158,000; flats at £108,000.
10 years price trend in Medlock Vale
In the OL8 4HH postcode area, located within Oldham Town South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.