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.
OL1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL1 1AL.
343
29
£ 32,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
The Springboard Project
Greenhill Academy
Horton Mill Community Primary School
The Blue Coat CofE School
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Broadfield Primary School
Beever Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OL11AL · Data under Open Government Licence