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OL8 4LT

Werneth Crescent

Werneth

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Detailed insights for OL8 4LT

Overview

Postcode OL8 4LT is located in a major urban area, within the Werneth ward 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 nearest station is South Chadderton (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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Coppice has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,739 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Coppice has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from OL8 4LT.

Flood risk

No risk

Coppice near OL8 4LT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL8 4LT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL8 4LT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWerneth ParkLargeWalking directions to Werneth Park
0.5 miTamworth Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Tamworth Street Park

Area Profile

Population
468
Population density
12,124.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.34(-37%)
Vehicle crime
9.98(+67%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.71(-79%)
Other theft
7.71(+17%)
Public order
7.26(-28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
233
49.79%
British
119
25.43%
Bangladeshi
71
15.17%
Other White
14
2.99%
Other
9
1.92%
Total population: 468

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
23.25%
No qualifications
77
21.57%
Level 3 (A level)
62
17.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
54
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
14.01%
Total 16+ residents: 357

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
31.33%
Owns with a mortgage
46
30.67%
Other social rented
3
2%
Social rents from council
2
1.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Werneth

Median price£182,750
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £248K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £182,750 (about £201 per square foot) in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £352,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Werneth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£320,000£270
Semi-Detached8£259,000£225
Terraced32£151,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Werneth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werneth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£245,000£145,000
2026£320,000£280,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werneth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werneth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£259£168
2026£282£168£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werneth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4LT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 202554, Werneth Crescent, Oldham, OL8 4LTOtherLeasehold£115,000
25 Sept 202554, Werneth Crescent, Oldham, OL8 4LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
25 Sept 202554, Werneth Crescent, Oldham, OL8 4LTOtherLeasehold£115,000
27 Jun 202521, Werneth Crescent, Oldham, OL8 4LTTerracedFreehold£200,000
23 May 202510, Werneth Crescent, Oldham, OL8 4LTTerracedLeasehold£210,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL8 4LT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCorpus Christi RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryStanley Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHulme Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL8 4LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAttock Superstore216-218 Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 4LSWalking directions to Attock Superstore
0.2 miLocal Bargains178 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BNWalking directions to Local Bargains
0.2 miReas News176 Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4NBWalking directions to Reas News
0.2 miSuffolk News & Groceries42 Suffolk Street, Oldham, OL9 7DYWalking directions to Suffolk News & Groceries
0.3 miRafiq's Superstore54 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BUWalking directions to Rafiq's 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 4LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fida Hussain

Werneth - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

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
WardWernethE05014665
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CoppiceE02007001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 037CE01005462
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL8 4LT

Is OL8 4LT (Coppice) safe?

The area around OL8 4LT 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near OL8 4LT?

The median sale price around OL8 4LT in Coppice is £182,750 (about £201 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL8 4LT?

There are 20 schools close to OL8 4LT, including Corpus Christi RC Primary School (Outstanding), Stanley Road Primary School (Good) and Hulme Grammar School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL8 4LT?

The closest station to OL8 4LT is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 902 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL8 4LT?

OL8 4LT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,739 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.