OL8 1BS 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.
The people who live in OL8 1BS are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 52.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL8 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00027532 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LUNE STREET, OL8 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUNE STREET, OL8 1BS.
391
29
£ 32,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1BS 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
65% of OL8 1BS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 52.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL8 1BS. 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
£ 68,000
11 sales · Mean £ 74,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL8 1BS 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
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
The Hathershaw College
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
Greenhill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- California Wines Express0.9 km
- Discount Square0.5 km
- Gujar Off Licence0.5 km
- Nigerian Food Store0.7 km
- Suburb Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Falconers Arms0.5 km
- Famous King George0.6 km
- Honeywell Arms0.7 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- Westend Bowling Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Bake 'N' Butty0.9 km
- Nissa Tandoori1.0 km
- Rice and P's0.6 km
- Di Lan's0.2 km
- Freeze and Fire0.2 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bounce Nation Ltd0.8 km
- Buzy Bee Cafe0.3 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Oldham Greenhill Community Sports & Recreation Club Ltd0.5 km
- SAWN - Coffee Mornings0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Honeywell Residential Lettings0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.3 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.5 km
- Hollinwood Metrolink2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lorne Street0.1 km
- Wilson Street0.1 km
- Gainsborough Avenue0.2 km
- Broadway Street0.2 km
- Ashton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81BS · Data under Open Government Licence