Postcode OL8 4HL is located in a major urban area, within the Medlock Vale ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Coppice area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year. The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Copster Park.
Coppice has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Coppice has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 4HL.
Coppice near OL8 4HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Copster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Copster Park |
| 0.2 mi | Neild Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Neild Street Park |
| 0.5 mi | Coppice Park | Small | Walking directions to Coppice Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Medlock Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £349,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £324,995 |
| Flats | 2 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £156,500 |
10 year median price trend in Medlock Vale
In the OL8 4HL postcode area, located within Coppice, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 4HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Madina Food Store | Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AL | Walking directions to Madina Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Umar Food Store & Halal Meat | 79 Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, OL8 1AJ | Walking directions to Umar Food Store & Halal Meat |
| 0.1 mi | Paradise Super Store | 193 Copster Hill Road, Oldham, OL8 1QQ | Walking directions to Paradise Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Home & Convenience Store | 85 Hadfield Street, Oldham, OL8 3EE | Walking directions to Home & Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Gujar Convenience | 200 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3DG | Walking directions to Gujar Convenience |
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 4HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Junaid Hussain
Medlock Vale - 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.