Area Analysis Oldham, North West

OL4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL4 postcode area.

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Population

47,603

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,663 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
2/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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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.

home £322,183 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.9%
Asian / British Asian30.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding342 pupils
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Springhead Infant and Nursery School

Good207 pupils
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Knowsley Junior School

Good307 pupils
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Horton Mill Community Primary School

Good250 pupils
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Hey-with-Zion Primary School

Good305 pupils
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St Hugh's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement221 pupils
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St Agnes CofE Primary School

Good106 pupils
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St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School

Good195 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Prime Purpose
  • PSP Oldham Ltd
  • Well Pharmacy
  • Lees Road Pharmacy
  • Al Madina Oldham Limited
  • + 54 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • White Hart Inn
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Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Kings Arms
  • Angel Inn
  • Austerlands Cricket Club
  • Austerlands Institute
  • Bridge Inn
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Subway
  • 24 Mocktails Limited
  • Age UK Oldham
  • Anise Indian Restaurant
  • Arundel Bakery
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket
  • Co-Operative Food
  • Home Bargains
  • One Stop
  • Tesco Extra
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • AI Takeaway
  • Al Raees
  • Arizona Fried Chicken & Grill
  • Aysha Sweet Centre
  • Buttylicious North Ltd
  • + 42 more