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OL8

OLDHAM

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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OL8 is the postcode district for OLDHAM, located in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £176,203
1yr change ▲ 22.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£176,203

▲ 22.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

39% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

Property Prices in OL8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OL8 is £176,203, which is 54% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in OL8 cost 38.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OL8 have risen 22.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £286,308 96
Semi-detached £204,735 252
Terraced £135,973 611
Flat £92,571 21
All types £176,203 1034

5-Year Price History

£153K £166K £179K £192K £204K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in OL8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OL8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in OL8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OL8 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Limehurst Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary Good mi
Hulme Grammar School Other Not inspected mi
Oasis Academy Oldham Secondary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

4

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,560

Population

62

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OL8 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OL8 is collected by Oldham. The Band D rate is £2,220/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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OL8 — OLDHAM

Area Summary

OL8 (OLDHAM) offers affordable property prices (£176,203, 39% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about OL8 OLDHAM

What is the average house price in OL8 OLDHAM?
The average house price in OL8 (OLDHAM) is £176,203, based on 1034 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 22.0% over the past year.
Is OL8 OLDHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in OL8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of OL8 OLDHAM?
The population of OL8 (OLDHAM) is approximately 251,560 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in OL8?
The average broadband download speed in OL8 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in OL8 OLDHAM?
There are 22 schools in or near OL8. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 4 schools require improvement.

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