Postcode OL8 4NR 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 £186,000 (around £227 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £237,250. The nearest station is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Roman Road Dog 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 48.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from OL8 4NR.
Chadderton South East near OL8 4NR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Roman Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Roman Road Dog Park |
| 0.3 mi | Incline Park | Small | Walking directions to Incline Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £372,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £293,500 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £215,000 | £227 |
| Terraced | 54 | £168,500 | £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 | £223,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £302,000 | £239,000 | £160,000 |
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 | £205 |
| 2026 | £272 | £254 | £199 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4NR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 3, Durban Street, Oldham, OL8 4NU | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 21 May 2025 | 1, Durban Street, Oldham, OL8 4NU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 68, Medway Road, Oldham, OL8 4NP | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 28, Kimberley Street, Oldham, OL8 4NY | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 38, Kimberley Street, Oldham, OL8 4NY | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the OL8 4NR postcode area, located within Chadderton South East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Oasis Academy Oldham | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2024. | |
Oasis Academy Oldham ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jun 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Mar 2023. | |
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Mar 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jan 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 4NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 126 Chapel Road, Oldham, OL8 4QJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Reas News | 176 Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4NB | Walking directions to Reas News |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 376 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7PG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Hollinwood Service Station | 654 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Hollinwood Service Station |
| 0.2 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 4NR, 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 4NR 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 4NR in Hollinwood is £186,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 4NR, including Oasis Academy Oldham (Good), St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL8 4NR is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 839 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 4NR 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 4NR 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).