OL1 1JZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1JZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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.
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 1JZ are sourced from Output Area E00027522 (shared with 149 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL1 1JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL1 1JZ.
240
39
£ 32,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL1 1JZ 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
Social renting makes up 71% of tenure in OL1 1JZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL1 1JZ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
The Springboard Project
Greenhill Academy
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
The Blue Coat CofE School
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Northmoor Academy
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
Richmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
- Al's Express0.5 km
- Hardy Street Post Office0.8 km
- Card Factory0.0 km
- Coppice Bazaar0.7 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Miljul Chai House0.5 km
- The George Tavern0.2 km
- Harry's Bar0.3 km
- Party 1 at the Cotton Rooms0.5 km
- The Bees Knees0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Frangos0.7 km
- Kilombo0.4 km
- Ambitions0.2 km
- BBQ'd0.2 km
- Clean Plate Kitchen0.1 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Florida Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Glodwick Chippy0.7 km
- Oldham Shawarma0.4 km
- Palace Kebab House0.8 km
- Punjab0.8 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.7 km
- Oldham Werneth1.1 km
- Derker Metrolink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Union Street0.0 km
- Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: OL11JZ · Data under Open Government Licence