Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL1 1AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

187

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 27,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British46.1%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean32.1%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 8%
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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

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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.4 km
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The Springboard Project

54 pupils0.5 km
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Horton Mill Community Primary School

Good250 pupils0.5 km
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The Blue Coat CofE School

Outstanding1683 pupils0.6 km
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The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

0.6 km
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Holy Cross Ceva Primary School

Good447 pupils0.7 km
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Beever Primary School

Good231 pupils0.8 km
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Broadfield Primary School

Good398 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Frangos0.3 km
  • Kilombo0.0 km
  • Scholes Gym0.8 km
  • Ambitions0.6 km
  • BBQ'd0.6 km
  • + 74 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Khyber Bakery0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
fastfood

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

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