OL8 postcode
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Oldham, Oldham
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Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
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Living near OL8 1RD
Oldham covers the OL8 1RD postcode. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.
Limited house price data for OL8 1RD. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.
Flood risk: Medium. Zone: Zone 1. Moderate flood risk. Get a flood risk assessment before buying. Insurance premiums may be higher. Air quality: Unknown.
No public EV chargers recorded nearby. Home charging would be the main option. Check Zap-Map for the latest charger locations.
4G outdoor coverage: 95%. Good coverage. Some indoor dead spots possible. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.
Where does this data come from? Broadband figures from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Crime from Police.uk. House prices from HM Land Registry. Demographics from the ONS Census. Flood data from the Environment Agency. Speed tests from Ookla. All public, all verifiable.
Numbers only go so far. Visit OL8 1RD on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.
That's the full picture for OL8 1RD based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
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4G Indoor
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Flood risk: Medium
This postcode is in undefined — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.
Flood Zone
Risk Level
Medium
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Oldham
Most common: Band
Annual council tax estimates for , 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
No train stations found within 15 miles
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
Area info
Parish
Oldham
District
Oldham
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01034233
Frequently asked questions about OL8 1RD
What is the average house price near OL8 1RD?
No recent house price data for OL8 1RD. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at OL8 1RD?
OL8 1RD has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Unknown by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.
What is the mobile signal like at OL8 1RD?
4G outdoor coverage at OL8 1RD is 95%, with 5G outdoor at not yet available. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near OL8 1RD?
EPC data is not yet available for OL8 1RD. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.
What is the air quality like at OL8 1RD?
Air quality at OL8 1RD is rated Unknown with PM2.5 levels at not measured. Check Open-Meteo for detailed air quality forecasts.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from OL8 1RD?
EV charging data is not yet available for OL8 1RD. Check Zap-Map (zap-map.com) for the latest public charging locations near you.
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