Postcode OL8 4QQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coalshaw Green 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 76.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from OL8 4QQ.
Chadderton South East near OL8 4QQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coalshaw Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coalshaw Green Park |
| 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 4QQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025 | 366, Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7PG | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 10, Wilton Street, Oldham, OL9 7NY | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,500 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 10, Wilton Street, Oldham, OL9 7NY | Terraced | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 87, Hawksley Street, Oldham, OL8 4PP | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 1, Stanley Road, Oldham, OL9 7EX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the OL8 4QQ postcode area, located within Chadderton South East, there are 13 primary and 1 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 | 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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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 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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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL8 4QQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 376 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7PG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 126 Chapel Road, Oldham, OL8 4QJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 257 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL8 4RH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Attock Superstore | 216-218 Wellington Road, Oldham, OL8 4LS | Walking directions to Attock Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Reas News | 176 Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4NB | Walking directions to Reas News |
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 4QQ, 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 4QQ 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 4QQ 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 4QQ, including St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good), Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Oasis Academy Oldham (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL8 4QQ is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 634 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 4QQ 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 4QQ 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).