OL8 or OL9?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 13% less in OL8 than in OL9.
- OL9 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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OL8
Oldham
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OL9
Oldham
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £150,000
from 98 sales |
£172,000
from 88 sales |
| Average sold price | £112,845 | £126,500 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +5.1% (Oldham) | +4.7% (North West) |
| Dwelling type | Semi-detached house | End-terrace house |
| Floor area | 113 m² | 74 m² |
| Built | 1930–1949 | 1950–1966 |
| Energy rating | C | C |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £993/yr | £758/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | Not published by the force | 1 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 1 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
Common questions
Is OL8 or OL9 cheaper?
OL8 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around OL8 sell for about £150,000 and around OL9 for about £172,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Is OL8 or OL9 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, OL8 sits in decile 1 of 10 and OL9 in decile 2, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in OL8 or OL9?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.