OL8 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lune Street, 0.3km from Coppice in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Medlock Vale ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
Within the OL8 district, this postcode is characterised by many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL8 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00027532 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LUNE STREET, OL8 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUNE STREET, OL8 1BP.
391
29
£ 32,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines OL8 1BP — 65% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 17.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL8 1BP. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 90,000
17 sales · Mean £ 95,764
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL8 1BP has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Coppice Primary Academy
Broadfield Primary School
Werneth Primary School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
The Hathershaw College
The Springboard Project
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Coppice Bazaar0.7 km
- Union Newsagents1.0 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd1.0 km
- California Wines Express1.0 km
- Discount Square0.6 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Ambitions0.9 km
- BBQ'd1.0 km
- Aromas0.5 km
- Boat House Cafe0.9 km
- Smash Official1.0 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Super Smash1.0 km
- AI Takeaway0.9 km
- Charcoal Shawarma0.1 km
- Chesters Oldham0.4 km
- Rice and P's0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Falconers Arms0.6 km
- Famous King George0.7 km
- Druid Arms0.3 km
- Honeywell Arms0.8 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Honeywell Residential Lettings0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.3 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.4 km
- Derker Metrolink2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wilson Street0.0 km
- Ashton Road0.1 km
- Broadway Street0.1 km
- Lorne Street0.2 km
- Villa Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81BP · Data under Open Government Licence