OL1 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Oldham in Oldham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
This is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.
The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for OL1 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00027524 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL1 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL1 1AD.
343
29
£ 32,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL1 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in OL1 1AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL1 1AD. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
school Local Schools
The Springboard Project
Greenhill Academy
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
The Blue Coat CofE School
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Northmoor Academy
Beever Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Card Factory0.1 km
- Coppice Bazaar0.9 km
- Cupcake Cravings0.4 km
- King Street News0.4 km
- Oldham European Store Ltd0.3 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- The George Tavern0.4 km
- Miljul Chai House0.3 km
- Boltmakers Rest0.3 km
- Candlelight Function Venue0.4 km
- The Tommyfield0.5 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Ambitions0.4 km
- BBQ'd0.3 km
- Clean Plate Kitchen0.2 km
- My Karak Chai0.1 km
- Oodles Chinese0.4 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Santos0.4 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.2 km
- AI Takeaway0.7 km
- Florida Fried Chicken0.3 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.6 km
- Derker Metrolink1.2 km
- Oldham Werneth1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Union Street0.0 km
- Town Square (CE)0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Town Square (CD)0.1 km
- Town Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL11AD · Data under Open Government Licence