Living in OL8, Oldham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OL8 in Oldham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Oldham: £214,850, up 5.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around OL8
98 recorded home sales on the streets around central OL8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £150,000 and a range from £50,000 to £372,500. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305 HOLLINS ROAD, OL8 3AB | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 29 CORONA AVENUE, OL8 4JA | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| 14 HEMLOCK AVENUE, OL8 3DN | semi-detached | £211,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 29 MARION STREET, OL8 2AW | terraced | £120,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 9 MILLER ROAD, OL8 4HW | terraced | £210,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 70 HARROW AVENUE, OL8 4HY | semi-detached | £149,000 | 2026-04-29 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
108 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| The Blue Coat CofE School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Laurus Ryecroft | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Werneth Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Oasis Academy Oldham | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
69 state primary and 16 state secondary schools within range, plus 9 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
9 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest, Ellen House Secondary, Greater Manchester Independent School, Hulme Grammar School, Safe Start School, Sapience Girls Academy and others.
All 9 fee-paying schools near OL8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.5% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 16.5% |
| Professional occupations | 12.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central OL8 in 2026-05, most commonly criminal damage arson.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Oldham's figures.
Common questions about OL8
What is the average house price in OL8?
The average sold price in Oldham is £214,850 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in OL8?
Prices in Oldham are up 5.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OL8?
The median of 98 recorded sales around central OL8 in the last 2 years is £150,000, ranging from £50,000 to £372,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in OL8?
108 schools sit within 3 miles of central OL8, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OL8?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OL8 in 2026-05, most commonly criminal damage arson (Police.uk).
Is OL8 at risk of flooding?
Central OL8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is OL8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £150,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OL8 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OL8 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was criminal damage arson. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? OL8 or OL9, OL8 or OL1, OL8 or M35.
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