OL8 has crime levels 99% below avg, making it relatively safe compared to other Greater Manchester districts.

Are house prices high in OL8?

Average house prices in OL8 are £202,109, with a median of £175,000.

Are there good schools in OL8?

OL8 has 16 rated schools, with 75% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

What council is OL8 in?

The OL8 postcode district falls within Oldham council.

What transport links does OL8 have?

OL8 has 16 public transport stops nearby.

How fast is broadband in OL8?

Average broadband download speed in OL8 is 278 Mbps. Upload speed averages 35 Mbps.

How much is rent in OL8?

The average monthly rent in OL8 is not available, with a year-on-year change of +0%.

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OL8 Oldham

Oldham · North West

Grade CAverageTop 46%

Oldham — North view

Average Area

OL8 is a district with notable trade-offs with strong safety and affordability scores. However, schools and education scores are below average. Average house prices of £202K sit close to the Greater Manchester median, and crime levels are 99% below the Greater Manchester average.

Best for:Those prioritising safetyBuyers looking for value

🛡️Safety

99% below avg

🎓Schools

75% Good or Outstanding

🚇Transport

16 stops nearby

💷Afford.

Avg £202,109

🌿Environ.

Good air quality · 38% green

❤️Health

6/7 GPs accepting patients

📚Education

Below average

👥Community

Below average

🛡️

Crime & Safety

99% below avg

Rising2 offences/mo → 2 offences/mo

Monthly avg: 2Peak: 2Low: 1

Source: data.police.uk | Rolling 12 months

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House Prices

+22.1%

Average

£202,109

Median

£175,000

Sales (12m)

370

YoY Change

-29.6%

Sales Volume

114

Source: HM Land Registry PPD | Aggregated to postcode district

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Schools

19 nearby

Source: Ofsted | Distances from district centre

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Transport

16 stops

Stations & stops

Bus stops

Source: NaPTAN / ATOC | Distances from district centre

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Demographics

242,088 residents

White

68.1%

Ldn 53.8%

Asian

24.6%

Ldn 20.7%

Black

3.4%

Ldn 13.5%

Mixed

2.5%

Ldn 5.7%

Other

1.4%

Ldn 6.3%

OL8 has a similar ethnic makeup to the London average. The vertical markers show the London average.

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS021, TS007a) | Aggregated from LSOA to postcode district

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Rental Prices

+0% YoY

Median Rent

£700/mo

Range

£595-£850

YoY Change

+0%

Median Rent by Property Type

4+ bed

£1,100/mo

3-bed

£850/mo

2-bed

£675/mo

1-bed

£550/mo

Rent vs Buy

Rent-to-price ratio

5.9%

Monthly mortgage*

£682/mo

*Estimated at 4.5% on 90% LTV, interest only

Source: ONS Private Rental Market Statistics

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Council Tax

7% above avg

Band

Annual

£2,054

Monthly

£171

vs London avg

+7%

All Council Tax Bands

£1,369

£1,598

£1,826

£2,054

£2,510

£2,967

£3,423

£4,108

London average (Band D)£1,927

Oldham | Source: MHCLG Council Tax data

📶

Broadband & Mobile

Excellent

Download

278 Mbps

Upload

35 Mbps

Rating

Excellent

Fixed Broadband Coverage

Superfast (30+ Mbps)99.2%

Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)95.1%

Full Fibre (FTTP)85.4%

Mobile Coverage

📶4G Coverage

100%

📡5G Coverage

99.6%

Main provider: Openreach

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations | Updated annually

🌿

Environment

Good

Flood Risk

🌊Very Low

Zone 1 · 2% at risk

Green Space

🌳38%

Alexandra Park (0.2km)

Air Quality

Good

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)11.9 ug/m3

WHO 10

PM_2.5 (fine particles)7.5 ug/m3

WHO 5

Noise Level

Moderate57 dB

Sources: Environment Agency, DEFRA, ONS

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GP & Healthcare

6/7 accepting

GP Practices

Dentists

Pharmacies

Avg Wait

10d

GP Practices

Oldham Medical Services

Good8,150 patients

Accepting0.4 mi

Littletown Family Med Pract

Good9,097 patients

Accepting0.9 mi

Hill Top Surgery

Outstanding4,749 patients

Accepting1.2 mi

John Street Medical Practice

Good5,002 patients

Accepting2 mi

Hollinwood Medical Practice

Outstanding8,762 patients

Accepting2.1 mi

Pes At Hathershaw Oldham

Good11,622 patients

Full2.7 mi

Everest Pharmacy Oldham

Good10,654 patients

Accepting2.7 mi

Dentists

Dental Surgery

NHS

Accepting1.2 mi

Marjory Lees Dental Centre

NHS

Accepting2 mi

Ravat And Ray

NHS

Accepting2.4 mi

Source: NHS Digital | GP practice data, NHSBSA dental data

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Nearby Amenities

22amenities within 1km

🛒

Supermarkets

🍽️

Restaurants

☕

Cafes

🍺

Pubs & Bars

🏋️

Gyms

🌳

Parks

📚

Libraries

📮

Post Offices

Source: OpenStreetMap | Amenities within 1km of district centre

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Deprivation (IMD)

33.15

IMD Rank: 33.15

out of 100 (lower = less deprived)

Least deprivedMost deprived

Above average deprivation — some socioeconomic challenges.

Source: MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2019 | Aggregated from LSOA

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Data Coverage

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Score weights are automatically redistributed across available domains. Coverage ratio: 100%.

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This page covers the OL8 postcode district, which includes all postcodes starting with OL8 (e.g. OL8 3RG, OL8 4AB, OL8 5XX). All postcodes within OL8 share the same district-level data.

Data last updated March 2026 · Official UK government sources