Postcode OL8 4QU is located in a major urban area, within the Hollinwood ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Failsworth East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Failsworth East is £39,749 per year. The nearest station is Moston located about 1.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coalshaw Green Park.
Failsworth East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,624 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Failsworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Failsworth East is £39,749 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from OL8 4QU.
Failsworth East near OL8 4QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coalshaw Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coalshaw Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Roman Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Roman Road Dog Park |
| 0.1 mi | Incline Park | Small | Walking directions to Incline Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £178,500 in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,360 up to £372,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hollinwood
In the OL8 4QU postcode area, located within Failsworth East, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 4QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 257 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL8 4RH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 376 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7PG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Drury Convenience Store | 145 Drury Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8EU | Walking directions to Drury Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4EH | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.