Postcode OL8 4NA is located in a major urban area, within the Hollinwood area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Chadderton South East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 206.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadderton South East is £34,943 per year. The median sale price in Hollinwood is £187,000 (around £227 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £237,500. 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.
Chadderton South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,877 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Chadderton South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chadderton South East is £34,943 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL8 4NA.
Chadderton South East near OL8 4NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Incline Park | Small | Walking directions to Incline Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £293,500 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £222,000 | £234 |
| Terraced | 48 | £163,500 | £204 |
| Flats | 1 | £50,000 | £86 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £223,500 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £302,000 | £240,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £235 | £204 |
| 2026 | £272 | £254 | £194 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4NA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | 22, Mulmount Close, Oldham, OL8 4NA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 1, Mulmount Close, Oldham, OL8 4NA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 501, Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 4NG | Terraced | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 162, Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4LX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £156,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 28, Kimberley Street, Oldham, OL8 4NY | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the OL8 4NA postcode area, located within Chadderton South East, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Oasis Academy Oldham | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 4NA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Reas News | 176 Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4NB | Walking directions to Reas News |
| 0.1 mi | Attock Superstore | 216-218 Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 4LS | Walking directions to Attock Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 376 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7PG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Local Bargains | 178 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BN | Walking directions to Local Bargains |
| 0.4 mi | Hollins Road Convenience Superstore | 587 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3UT | Walking directions to Hollins Road Convenience Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL8 4NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Barnes
Hollinwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL8 4NA records about 207 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around OL8 4NA in Hollinwood is £187,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 4NA, including Oasis Academy Oldham (Good), Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL8 4NA is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 954 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 4NA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,877 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL8 4NA 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).