About Affetside

Affetside is a residential area located in the town of Oldham, within the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, England. It lies to the south of Oldham town centre and is part of the BL8 postcode area. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing, with a mix of older Victorian and Edwardian properties alongside more modern developments. Affetside is well served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and community centres, and is accessible by road and public transport. The surrounding area features green spaces such as Affetside Park, which provides recreational facilities for residents. The community is diverse, with a strong sense of local identity. Affetside is situated near the M62 motorway, offering convenient connections to nearby towns and cities.

School Ratings in Affetside

Affetside is served by 183 schools. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Affetside

Property prices average £235K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £163K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Affetside

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Public order accounts for the highest share in Affetside, with 1 incidents logged in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Affetside

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Affetside falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Affetside

Most properties in Affetside can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,164 sales

Average Price £235K
£175 — £1.96M
Detached £373K 1,325
Semi £225K 1,537
Terraced £163K 1,761
Flat £126K 279

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

110 Primary
19 Secondary
54 Other
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw Primary 1 miles Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Primary Good 1 miles St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton Primary Good 1.2 miles Hardy Mill Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles St Maxentius CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Tottington High School Secondary Requires Improvement 1.4 miles Tottington Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Harwood Meadows Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Greenmount Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Turton School Secondary 1.7 miles Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles Eagley Junior School Primary 1.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Affetside IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Affetside in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
8/10
Health
6/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
5/10
9,460 Children (0-15) 18%
31,835 Working Age 59%
15,569 Older (60+) 29%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 20.5% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Affetside 3 crimes · March 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Affetside falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

2 Violence & Sexual Offences
1 Public Order
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bromley Cross (Lancs) Train Station 1.6 miles
Hall-I-Th-Wood Train Station 2.3 miles
Entwistle Train Station 3.2 miles
Bolton Train Station 3.7 miles
Farnworth Train Station 4.7 miles
Kearsley (Manchester) Train Station 5.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Harwood Lee 0.9 miles Side of the Moor 0.9 miles Four Lane Ends 0.9 miles Bromley Cross 1.2 miles Hawkshaw 1.2 miles Harwood 1.2 miles Greenmount 1.4 miles Holcombe Brook 1.4 miles Tottington 1.4 miles Bradshaw 1.4 miles Turton Bottoms 1.8 miles Chapeltown 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Bury
County Lancashire
Ward Elton
Constituency Bury North
Parish Bury, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in BL8 30 shown View all streets

A58 5 Abbey Drive 1 Acres Street 1 Adlington Close 1 Affetside Drive 1 Ainsdale Avenue 1 Ainsworth Road 18 Albemarle Place 1 Albion Court 1 Albion Street 1 Alcester Close 1 Alder Close 1 All Saints Place 1 Allen Street 1 Alston Street 1 Anderton Close 1 Annecy Close 1 Appleby Close 1 Arthur Street 1 Arundel Close 2 Ash Grove 1 Ashford Close 1 Ashington Drive 3 Ashwood Drive 2 Ashworth Street 2 Atherstone Close 1 Avallon Close 1 Back Ashworth Street 1 Back Bolton Road North 1 Back Bolton Road South 1

Postcodes in BL8 50 shown View all postcodes

BL8 1AA BL8 1AB BL8 1AE BL8 1AF BL8 1AH BL8 1AJ BL8 1AL BL8 1AN BL8 1AP BL8 1AQ BL8 1AR BL8 1AS BL8 1AT BL8 1AU BL8 1AW BL8 1AX BL8 1AY BL8 1AZ BL8 1BA BL8 1BB BL8 1BD BL8 1BE BL8 1BH BL8 1BJ BL8 1BN BL8 1BP BL8 1BR BL8 1BS BL8 1BT BL8 1BU BL8 1BX BL8 1BY BL8 1BZ BL8 1DA BL8 1DB BL8 1DD BL8 1DE BL8 1DH BL8 1DJ BL8 1DL BL8 1DN BL8 1DP BL8 1DQ BL8 1DR BL8 1DS BL8 1DT BL8 1DU BL8 1DW BL8 1DX BL8 1DY