Postcode OL8 4SR 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 Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Roman Road Dog 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 17.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from OL8 4SR.
Failsworth East near OL8 4SR 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) |
| 0.5 mi | South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £191,250 in Hollinwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £72,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £223,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hollinwood
In the OL8 4SR postcode area, located within Failsworth East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL8 4SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Dave's Mini Market | 828 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4SR | Walking directions to Dave's Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Shop | 752 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4SA | Walking directions to Euro Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 4JZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 126 Chapel Road, Oldham, OL8 4QJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Albert Street, Oldham, OL8 3QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 4SR, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.