Postcode insights

OL8 4LX

Heron Street

Werneth

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Detailed insights for OL8 4LX

Overview

Postcode OL8 4LX 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 is 1 park 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
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Coppice near OL8 4LX 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 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL8 4LX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 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 4LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWerneth ParkLargeWalking directions to Werneth Park

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
14,431.8 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
114
44.53%
British
59
23.05%
Bangladeshi
31
12.11%
African
18
7.03%
Other Asian
9
3.52%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
30.68%
No qualifications
44
25%
Level 3 (A level)
28
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
7.95%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
29
33.33%
Owns outright
28
32.18%
Owns with a mortgage
24
27.59%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.6%
Other social rented
2
2.3%
Total households: 87

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025162, Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4LXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£156,000
28 Mar 2025173, Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 4LSTerracedLeasehold£180,000
07 Nov 202516, Coniston Avenue, Oldham, OL8 4LZTerracedLeasehold£183,500
17 Mar 202622, Mulmount Close, Oldham, OL8 4NASemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
28 Feb 202514, Mulmount Close, Oldham, OL8 4NASemi-DetachedLeasehold£205,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL8 4LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableHulme Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryLyndhurst Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCorpus Christi RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL8 4LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAttock Superstore216-218 Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 4LSWalking directions to Attock Superstore
0.1 miReas News176 Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4NBWalking directions to Reas News
0.2 miLocal Bargains178 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BNWalking directions to Local Bargains
0.3 miSuffolk News & Groceries42 Suffolk Street, Oldham, OL9 7DYWalking directions to Suffolk News & Groceries
0.3 miLifestyle Express376 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7PGWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 4LX, 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 4LX

Is OL8 4LX (Coppice) safe?

The area around OL8 4LX 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 4LX?

The median sale price around OL8 4LX 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 4LX?

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

What is the nearest station to OL8 4LX?

The closest station to OL8 4LX is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 976 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL8 4LX?

OL8 4LX 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 4LX (Coppice) in Parliament and on the local council?

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