Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

PETER STREET, OL1 1HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETER STREET, OL1 1HP.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL1 1HP 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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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 71% social renting, OL1 1HP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

OL1 1HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Peter Street, 0.3km from Oldham in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL1 1HP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00027522 (shared with 149 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 1HP. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.5%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean15.6%
Other / Mixed14.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 100,000

2 sales · Mean £ 100,000

school Local Schools

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The Springboard Project

54 pupils0.1 km
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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.7 km
P

Holy Cross Ceva Primary School

Good447 pupils0.7 km
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Northmoor Academy

Good454 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
P

St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Richmond Academy

Good418 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Card Factory0.1 km
  • Coppice Bazaar0.7 km
  • Cupcake Cravings0.3 km
  • King Street News0.3 km
  • Oldham European Store Ltd0.1 km
  • + 72 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • The George Tavern0.2 km
  • Miljul Chai House0.5 km
  • Boltmakers Rest0.5 km
  • Candlelight Function Venue0.4 km
  • The Tommyfield0.4 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Ambitions0.2 km
  • BBQ'd0.2 km
  • Clean Plate Kitchen0.1 km
  • My Karak Chai0.1 km
  • Oodles Chinese0.3 km
  • + 74 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Santos0.2 km
  • Toronto Fried Chicken0.1 km
  • AI Takeaway0.8 km
  • Florida Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Khyber Bakery0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fox and Pine0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.7 km
  • Oldham Werneth1.1 km
  • Derker Metrolink1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Union Street0.0 km
  • Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km