About Alt

Alt is a small settlement located in the Greater Manchester county of England, within the OL8 postcode area. It lies in a rural part of the region, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment and is primarily residential, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. There are no major commercial centres or large facilities in Alt itself, though nearby towns provide access to shops, schools, and public transport. The village is situated close to the border with Lancashire, and the landscape features rolling hills and scattered woodlands. It is a place where community ties are strong, and the pace of life remains unhurried. While not widely known, Alt offers a calm and comfortable setting for those seeking a quieter lifestyle within easy reach of larger urban areas.

School Ratings in Alt

There are 266 schools in and around Alt. New Bridge School and Hollinwood Academy are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Alt

The average property price is £133K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £110K.

Deprivation and Employment in Alt

Alt falls within the more deprived areas of England, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment deprivation is higher than average, with a larger share of working-age residents out of work. Household incomes are below the national average, with a higher proportion of residents on low earnings.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Alt

Broadband speeds in Alt are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,625 sales

Average Price £133K
£165 — £1.62M
Detached £239K 164
Semi £156K 872
Terraced £110K 2,248
Flat £101K 85

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

168 Primary
31 Secondary
67 Other
Alt Academy Primary Good 171 yards St Hugh's CofE Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Roundthorn Primary Academy Primary Good 0.4 miles Oasis Academy Leesbrook Secondary Good 0.5 miles Alexandra Park Junior School Primary 0.7 miles Medlock Valley Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Primary Outstanding 0.7 miles Alexandra Children's Centre 0.7 miles St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Sapience Girls Academy Good 0.8 miles St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.8 miles Oasis Academy Clarksfield Primary Good 0.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Alt IMD 2025

Alt falls within the more deprived areas of England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities can be more limited and household incomes tend to sit below the national average. Investment in local services and regeneration continues to support the community.

Overall Deprivation
1/10
Income
1/10
Employment
2/10
Education
2/10
Health
2/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
3/10
15,815 Children (0-15) 27%
35,631 Working Age 61%
8,604 Older (60+) 15%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 64.2% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 45.2% 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

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Mossley (Manchester) Train Station 2 miles
Ashton-Under-Lyne Train Station 2.6 miles
Greenfield Train Station 3 miles
Stalybridge Train Station 3.1 miles
Moston Train Station 3.6 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 3.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Pitses 0 yards Holts 0.6 miles Glodwick 0.6 miles Clarksfield 0.6 miles Park Bridge 0.6 miles Alt Hill 0.6 miles Fitton Hill 0.9 miles Moorhey 0.9 miles Springhead 0.9 miles Lees 0.9 miles Quick Edge 1.2 miles Hathershaw 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Oldham
Ward Medlock Vale
Constituency Oldham West and Royton
Parish Oldham, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL8 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Hills Road 4 Acacia Road 1 Age Croft 1 Ainsdale Close 1 Albert Street 3 Alder Lane 1 Alders Court 1 Alexandra Road 1 Alt Fold Drive 1 Alt Lane 4 Alton Street 1 Anselms Court 1 Apple Close 1 April Close 1 Argus Street 1 Armitage Close 1 Arran Avenue 1 Ashton Road 14 Ashville Court 1 Avon Street 3 Ayr Avenue 1 Bainburgh Clough 2 Bankfield Drive 1 Bardsley Vale Avenue 2 Barmouth Court 1 Barmouth Walk 2 Baxter Street 1 Beacon Grove 1 Beechwood Road 2 Belgrave Avenue 1

Postcodes in OL8 50 shown View all postcodes

OL8 1AA OL8 1AD OL8 1AE OL8 1AF OL8 1AG OL8 1AH OL8 1AJ OL8 1AL OL8 1AN OL8 1AP OL8 1AR OL8 1AS OL8 1AT OL8 1AU OL8 1AX OL8 1AY OL8 1AZ OL8 1BA OL8 1BB OL8 1BD OL8 1BE OL8 1BF OL8 1BG OL8 1BH OL8 1BJ OL8 1BL OL8 1BN OL8 1BP OL8 1BQ OL8 1BS OL8 1BT OL8 1BU OL8 1BW OL8 1BX OL8 1BY OL8 1BZ OL8 1DB OL8 1DD OL8 1DF OL8 1DH OL8 1DL OL8 1DP OL8 1DQ OL8 1DR OL8 1DW OL8 1DX OL8 1EA OL8 1EB OL8 1ED OL8 1EF