Cost of Living in OL8
Oldham
OL8 at a glance
Postcode district (OL8)£146k
Median home price
1,251
Sales (last 5y)
-48%
vs national median
£148
Est. council tax / mo
1.4/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the OL8 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in OL8
Postcode district (OL8)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £282,600 | 119 | −£127k |
| Semi-detached | £185,000 | 397 | −£75k |
| Terraced | £120,000 | 1,068 | −£98k |
| Flat | £87,000 | 35 | −£145k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in OL8
Band C
Estimated band
£1,778
Estimated annual cost
£148
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (OL8)OL8 sits at an average deprivation decile of 1.4 out of 10 (among the most deprived areas in England), based on the 29 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 48% less than the national median.