OL1 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Rhodes Bank in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL1 1AP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00181739 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL1 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL1 1AP.
187
32
£ 27,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL1 1AP 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 1AP has a significant social housing presence — 54% 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 1AP. The average age is 32.1. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
school Local Schools
Greenhill Academy
The Springboard Project
Horton Mill Community Primary School
The Blue Coat CofE School
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Beever Primary School
Broadfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- Al's Express0.2 km
- Hardy Street Post Office0.5 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Cupcake Cravings0.6 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Miljul Chai House0.2 km
- The George Tavern0.6 km
- Harry's Bar0.2 km
- Party 1 at the Cotton Rooms0.3 km
- The Bees Knees0.2 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Frangos0.3 km
- Kilombo0.0 km
- Scholes Gym0.8 km
- Ambitions0.6 km
- BBQ'd0.6 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Florida Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Glodwick Chippy0.5 km
- Oldham Shawarma0.2 km
- One Love0.9 km
- Palace Kebab House0.6 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.3 km
- Derker Metrolink1.1 km
- Oldham Werneth1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oldham - Bridge Street0.0 km
- Union Street0.0 km
- Oldham - Union Street0.0 km
- Waterloo Street (to define route)0.1 km
- Rhodes Bank (to define route)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL11AP · Data under Open Government Licence