Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL1 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL1 1AL.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL1 1AL 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OL1 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL1 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Rhodes Bank in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL1 1AL 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. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00027524 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL1 1AL. 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

White / British25.0%
Asian / British Asian61.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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The Springboard Project

54 pupils0.3 km
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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.4 km
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Horton Mill Community Primary School

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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The Blue Coat CofE School

Outstanding1683 pupils0.7 km
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The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

0.7 km
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Holy Cross Ceva Primary School

Good447 pupils0.7 km
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Broadfield Primary School

Good398 pupils0.8 km
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Beever Primary School

Good231 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Coppice Bazaar0.9 km
  • Cupcake Cravings0.5 km
  • King Street News0.5 km
  • Oldham European Store Ltd0.3 km
  • + 71 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • The George Tavern0.5 km
  • Miljul Chai House0.3 km
  • Banktop Tavern0.5 km
  • Grapes Bar0.2 km
  • Jaymar Dance Centre0.3 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Ambitions0.4 km
  • BBQ'd0.4 km
  • Clean Plate Kitchen0.3 km
  • My Karak Chai0.2 km
  • Oodles Chinese0.5 km
  • + 71 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • Santos0.4 km
  • Toronto Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Florida Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Glodwick Chippy0.5 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Khyber Bakery0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fox and Pine0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.5 km
  • Derker Metrolink1.2 km
  • Oldham Werneth1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Library0.1 km
  • Union Street0.1 km
  • Union Street0.1 km
  • Oldham - Clegg Street0.1 km
  • Waterloo Street (to define route)0.1 km