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OL8 4NT

Irwell Walk

Hollinwood

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Detailed insights for OL8 4NT

Overview

Postcode OL8 4NT is located in a major urban area, within the Hollinwood ward 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 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
207
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Chadderton South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,668 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chadderton South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.1%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Chadderton South East is £34,943 per year.

Noise Level

Low

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

Flood risk

No risk

Chadderton South East near OL8 4NT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL8 4NT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL8 4NT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRoman Road Dog ParkSmallWalking directions to Roman Road Dog Park
0.2 miIncline ParkSmallWalking directions to Incline Park

Area Profile

Population
538
Population density
9,372.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.28(+56%)
Other theft
45.5(+589%)
Public order
34.76(+243%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.21(+79%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.45(+127%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
57.25%
Pakistani
65
12.08%
African
56
10.41%
Other White
31
5.76%
Bangladeshi
23
4.28%
Total population: 538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
29.82%
No qualifications
94
24.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
62
16.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
12.4%
Level 3 (A level)
32
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 379

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
36.54%
Social rents from council
52
25%
Other social rented
48
23.08%
Owns outright
15
7.21%
Owns with a mortgage
14
6.73%
Total households: 208

Property prices in Hollinwood

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £225K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £372,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hollinwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£291,000£272
Semi-Detached22£219,500£231
Terraced50£167,500£209
Flats1£50,000£86

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hollinwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollinwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£225,000£160,000
2026£302,000£238,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollinwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollinwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£241£206
2026£272£248£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollinwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202510, Medway Road, Oldham, OL8 4NRTerracedLeasehold£192,500
21 May 20251, Durban Street, Oldham, OL8 4NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
30 May 202568, Medway Road, Oldham, OL8 4NPTerracedFreehold£180,000
31 Mar 202568, Medway Road, Oldham, OL8 4NPOtherFreehold£8,200
07 Feb 202552, Medway Road, Oldham, OL8 4NPTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the OL8 4NT postcode area, located within Chadderton South East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL8 4NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryOasis Academy OldhamAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCorpus Christi RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL8 4NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo Local126 Chapel Road, Oldham, OL8 4QJWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miHollinwood Service Station654 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZWalking directions to Hollinwood Service Station
0.2 miLifestyle Express376 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7PGWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miStop n Shop686 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZWalking directions to Stop n Shop
0.2 miHollins Road Convenience Superstore587 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3UTWalking directions to Hollins Road Convenience 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 4NT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert Barnes

Hollinwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardHollinwoodE05014654
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chadderton South EastE02001124
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 027DE01005381
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL8 4NT

Is OL8 4NT (Chadderton South East) safe?

The area around OL8 4NT 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near OL8 4NT?

The median sale price around OL8 4NT in Chadderton South East is £185,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL8 4NT?

There are 20 schools close to OL8 4NT, including Oasis Academy Oldham (Requires improvement), St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant 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 4NT?

The closest station to OL8 4NT is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 813 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL8 4NT?

OL8 4NT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,668 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL8 4NT (Chadderton South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.