Postcode OL8 4RX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Werneth Park.
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.
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 107 ft away from OL8 4RX.
Chadderton South East near OL8 4RX 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) |
| 0.7 mi | Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Werneth Park | Large | Walking directions to Werneth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coalshaw Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coalshaw Green Park |
| 0.4 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 4RX.
In the OL8 4RX postcode area, located within Chadderton South East, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 4RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 376 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7PG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Spot | 126 Stanley Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7HT | Walking directions to Bargain Spot |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 126 Chapel Road, Oldham, OL8 4QJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
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 4RX, 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 4RX 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.
The median sale price around OL8 4RX in Chadderton South East is £185,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL8 4RX, including Corpus Christi RC Primary School (Outstanding), Stanley Road Primary School (Good) and St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL8 4RX is South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), about 658 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL8 4RX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL8 4RX 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.