OL4 is a postcode district in Oldham, North West, covering 1045 active and 217 retired postcodes.
The largest share of OL4 (22%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL4 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in OL4 are around £322k, up 43.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across OL4 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. With an average age of 38, OL4 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OL4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
OL4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL4 postcode area.
47,603
38
£ 37,663 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
OL4 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £322k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 43.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Springhead Infant and Nursery School
Knowsley Junior School
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Hey-with-Zion Primary School
St Hugh's CofE Primary School
St Agnes CofE Primary School
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Prime Purpose
- PSP Oldham Ltd
- Well Pharmacy
- Lees Road Pharmacy
- Al Madina Oldham Limited
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- White Hart Inn
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Kings Arms
- Angel Inn
- Austerlands Cricket Club
- Austerlands Institute
- Bridge Inn
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Subway
- 24 Mocktails Limited
- Age UK Oldham
- Anise Indian Restaurant
- Arundel Bakery
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Supermarket
- Co-Operative Food
- Home Bargains
- One Stop
- Tesco Extra
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- AI Takeaway
- Al Raees
- Arizona Fried Chicken & Grill
- Aysha Sweet Centre
- Buttylicious North Ltd
- + 42 more
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Area Profile: OL4 · Data under Open Government Licence