OL8 1DB

Alexandra, Oldham

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At a glance

Every premises in OL8 1DB can get gigabit-capable broadband. The average home in Oldham sold for £217,171 in the latest House Price Index, up 4.7% on a year earlier.

From OL8 1DB, the nearest primary school is Greenhill Academy, 0.3 mi away, about a 6 minute walk (Ofsted: good); the nearest secondary is Oldham Sixth Form College, 0.3 mi away, about a 6 minute walk; the nearest GP surgery is John Street Medical Practice, 0.4 mi away, about a 8 minute walk.

Moston station is 2.6 mi away; Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) (tram, metro or Underground) is 0.3 mi away, about a 5 minute walk; the nearest park is 110 m away, about a 1 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableAll premisesGigabit

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)All premises

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)All premises

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

The police force for this area hasn't published enough of the last year to police.uk to estimate from, so we can't show reliable crime figures.

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Source: data.police.uk

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Schools nearby

Primary

Greenhill AcademyPrimary · Academy converter · ages 2–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 11 Mar 2020 · Later visit: Standards maintained · Report

0.3 mi

Broadfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 2–11

Ofsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionExpected standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementExpected standardAttendance and behaviourExpected standardPersonal development and wellbeingStrong standardLeadership and governanceExpected standardEarly yearsExpected standard

0.4 mi

St Thomas CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 2–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 26 Nov 2019 · Report

0.4 mi

St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary · Academy converter · ages 3–11

Ofsted: Requires improvementInspected 10 May 2023 · Report

0.4 mi

Coppice Primary AcademyPrimary · Academy sponsor led · ages 3–11 · Ofsted reports

0.5 mi

Secondary

Oldham Sixth Form College16 plus · Academy 16-19 converter · ages 16–19 · Ofsted reports

0.3 mi

Westwood Boys SchoolOther independent school · ages 11–19 · Boys

Ofsted: Good

0.4 mi

The Oldham College16 plus · Further education · ages 14–99 · Ofsted reports

Nursery, special and other

The Springboard ProjectFree schools special · ages 14–19

Ofsted: GoodInspected 13 Mar 2024 · Report

0.2 mi

Future Finders Employability CollegeSpecial post 16 institution · ages 19–25 · Ofsted reports

0.2 mi

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

Iconnect PharmacyPharmacy · OL8 1EZ

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

BootsPharmacy · OL1 1XD

0.3 mi · 7 min walk

Cannon St(Hcc)LTDPharmacy · OL1 1LF

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

GP practices

John Street Medical PracticeGP practice · OL8 1DF

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

St Mary's Medical CentreGP practice · OL1 3UL

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

The Chowdhury PracticeGP practice · OL1 1NL

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Dentists

Dental SurgeryDental practice · OL1 1BE

0.2 mi · 5 min walk

Ascroft MedicalDental practice · OL1 1HP

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Dental SurgeryDental practice · OL1 1DU

0.4 mi · 7 min walk

Hospitals

Royal Oldham Hospital Mental Health ServicesHospital · OL1 2PN

1.2 mi · 24 min walk

Forest House - Royal Oldham HospitalHospital · OL1 2PN

1.2 mi · 24 min walk

A&E Liaison - Royal Oldham HospitalHospital · OL1 2PN

1.2 mi · 24 min walk

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

Moston

2.6 mi

Mills Hill (Manchester)

2.6 mi

Tram and metro

Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)

0.3 mi · 5 min walk

Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

110 mto the nearest park

4parks within a 10 minute walk

27hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Play area (2 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

100 m · 1 min walk

Park or garden4.7 hectares

110 m · 1 min walk

Tennis courts0.3 hectares

0.1 mi · 3 min walk

Alexandra ParkPark or garden · 22 hectares

0.1 mi · 3 min walk

Primrose WorksSports ground · 0.1 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Sports ground (4 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.3 mi · 5 min walk

Bowling green (3 nearby)nearest 0.5 hectares

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Victoria HouseSports ground · under 0.1 hectares

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Play area (3 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.3 mi · 7 min walk

Coppice ParkPark or garden · 0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 7 min walk

Alis GymSports ground · under 0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Oldham Leisure CentreSports ground · 1.0 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£35,668

£29,670 after tax

Oldham

£40,985

£32,477 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£35,668

After tax£29,670

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£19,104Oldham £29,394 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (Oldham 024); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 39 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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50% of Oldham's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

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Employment

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Decile 1

Education, skills and training

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Health and disability

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Decile 1

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

17% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 25% in Oldham and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about OL8 1DB

How much do houses cost in OL8 1DB?

The average home in Oldham sold for £217,171 in the latest House Price Index, up 4.7% on a year earlier. By type: detached £381,798, semi-detached £247,502, terraced £184,129, flats £132,493. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near OL8 1DB?

The nearest primary school is Greenhill Academy, 0.3 mi away, about a 6 minute walk (Ofsted: good). The nearest secondary school is Oldham Sixth Form College, 0.3 mi away, about a 6 minute walk. Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in OL8 1DB?

Every premises in OL8 1DB can get gigabit-capable broadband. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to OL8 1DB?

Moston is 2.6 mi away, and Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) (tram, metro or Underground) is 0.3 mi away, about a 5 minute walk.

What is the average household income in OL8 1DB?

The ONS estimates average household income of £35,668 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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