Area Report
Last updated 27 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Oldham: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) 0.1 miles off, putting roughly 18 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around OL8 1DH.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 45 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 83 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Springboard Project (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
Data temporarily unavailable
Can I see a GP?
41GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 39 GP, 2 hospitals, 18 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: JOHN STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 mi
Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 mi
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 mi
51 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4.7 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Oldham Leisure Centre — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
34shops & libraries
- 26 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Heron, Iceland, Sainsburys, Spar…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Heron Werneth Oldham — 0.2 mi
In Oldham, 74% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (92% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Oldham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near OL8 1DH.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in OL8.
Average sold price by property type across the OL8 district, 2021–2026.
About OL8 1DH
OL8 1DH scores 59/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Heron Werneth Oldham 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL8 1DH is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 556 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 83 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 41 rated Good. The nearest school is The Oldham College, 0.1 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 39 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 18 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is JOHN STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is A&E LIAISON - ROYAL OLDHAM HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
