Postcode OL8 4LW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 1.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Werneth Park.
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.
Coppice has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Coppice is £41,440 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from OL8 4LW.
Coppice near OL8 4LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Coalshaw Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coalshaw Green Park |
| 0.5 mi | Tamworth Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Tamworth Street Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £206,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £142,000 |
10 year median price trend in Werneth
In the OL8 4LW postcode area, located within Coppice, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 4LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Local Bargains | 178 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BN | Walking directions to Local Bargains |
| 0.1 mi | Attock Superstore | 216-218 Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 4LS | Walking directions to Attock Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Suffolk News & Groceries | 42 Suffolk Street, Oldham, OL9 7DY | Walking directions to Suffolk News & Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Rafiq's Superstore | 54 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BU | Walking directions to Rafiq's Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Khan's Convenience Store | 61 Cambridge Street, Oldham, OL9 7BX | Walking directions to Khan's Convenience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.