Postcode OL8 4RE 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, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Failsworth East is £39,749 per year. The nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 59.8% 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 203 ft away from OL8 4RE.
Failsworth East near OL8 4RE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £291,000 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £219,500 | £231 |
| Terraced | 50 | £167,500 | £209 |
| 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 | £225,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £302,000 | £238,000 | £180,000 |
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 | £241 | £206 |
| 2026 | £272 | £248 | £204 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL8 4RE.
In the OL8 4RE postcode area, located within Failsworth East, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 4RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | 257 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL8 4RH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Dave's Mini Market | 828 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4SR | Walking directions to Dave's Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 126 Chapel Road, Oldham, OL8 4QJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 376 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7PG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Shop | 752 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4SA | Walking directions to Euro Shop |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL8 4RE, 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 4RE records about 184 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL8 4RE in Failsworth East is £185,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to OL8 4RE, including St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good), Oasis Academy Oldham (Requires improvement) and Corpus Christi RC Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 4RE is Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 571 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 4RE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,624 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 4RE 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).
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.