OL1 is a postcode district in Oldham, North West, covering 777 active and 651 retired postcodes.
The largest share of OL1 (24%) is characterised by a deprived urban area with significant social housing and lower incomes, alongside a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks (16%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in OL1 are around £209k, down 2.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across OL1 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. With an average age of 33, OL1 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 OL1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
OL1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL1 postcode area.
26,062
33
£ 32,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
OL1 has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 2.3% 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 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Beever Primary School
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Howard Street Nursery School
Brimrod Community Primary School
Castleton Primary School
Shawclough Community Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy
- R M A Newsagent
- Community Fridge
- Dessert 2 You
- Eurocity Mini Market
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fox and Pine
- Grains Bar Hotel
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Ashton Arms
- Bear On The Hill
- Boltmakers Rest
- Buck & Union
- Candlelight Function Venue
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Costa Coffee
- Total Fitness
- Lancaster Park & Animal Farm
- Levers Fish & Chips
- Little Owl Farm
- + 75 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Heywood Fish Bar
- Papa Johns
- Route 78
- Al Fayyaz Ltd.
- Al Madina Takeaway Ltd
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland
- Aldi
- B & M Retail Ltd
- Co-operative Food
- Home Bargains
- + 1 more
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