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OL8 4JE

Merton Avenue

Hollinwood

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Overview

Postcode OL8 4JE is located in a major urban area, within the Hollinwood ward 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 nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Copster Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Coppice has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 4JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Coppice near OL8 4JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL8 4JE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)
1 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL8 4JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCopster ParkMediumWalking directions to Copster Park

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
9,326.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.7(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.66(-57%)
Vehicle crime
7.12(+19%)
Burglary
7.12(+29%)
Other theft
6.57(0%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
52.74%
Pakistani
76
26.03%
African
18
6.16%
Bangladeshi
8
2.74%
Other
8
2.74%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
27.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
25.76%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
36.89%
Owns with a mortgage
42
34.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
21.31%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.1%
Shared ownership
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Hollinwood

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £225K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £372,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hollinwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£291,000£272
Semi-Detached22£219,500£231
Terraced50£167,500£209
Flats1£50,000£86

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hollinwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollinwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£225,000£160,000
2026£302,000£238,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollinwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollinwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£241£206
2026£272£248£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollinwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hollinwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 20261, Merton Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4JETerracedLeasehold£187,000
11 Mar 202519, Merton Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4JETerracedLeasehold£133,000
31 Mar 2026112, Repton Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4JDTerracedLeasehold£184,500
16 Dec 2025272, Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4JRTerracedLeasehold£223,000
07 Nov 2025286, Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4JRTerracedLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the OL8 4JE postcode area, located within Coppice, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL8 4JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryLyndhurst Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHulme Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryOasis Academy OldhamAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 4JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL8 4JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHeron Foods392-396 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BEWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miDilan Market386 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BEWalking directions to Dilan Market
0.1 miS & S Grocery & Halal Meat Superstore380 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3BEWalking directions to S & S Grocery & Halal Meat Superstore
0.2 miReas News176 Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4NBWalking directions to Reas News
0.3 miHollins Road Convenience Superstore587 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3UTWalking directions to Hollins Road Convenience Superstore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL8 4JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert Barnes

Hollinwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jim McMahon

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and RoytonE14001416
WardHollinwoodE05014654
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CoppiceE02007001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 037DE01005436
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL8 4JE

Is OL8 4JE (Coppice) safe?

The area around OL8 4JE 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 public order.

What is the average house price near OL8 4JE?

The median sale price around OL8 4JE in Coppice is £185,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL8 4JE?

There are 20 schools close to OL8 4JE, including Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (Good), Hulme Grammar School and Oasis Academy Oldham (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL8 4JE?

The closest station to OL8 4JE is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,340 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL8 4JE?

OL8 4JE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,062 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL8 4JE (Coppice) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL8 4JE 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.