Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL1 1LR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

447

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL1 1LR 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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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, OL1 1LR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Mumps in Oldham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

Within the OL1 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00027490 (shared with 594 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 1LR. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British3.4%
Asian / British Asian88.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

OL1 1LR has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Horton Mill Community Primary School

Good250 pupils0.1 km
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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.6 km
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The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

0.7 km
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The Blue Coat CofE School

Outstanding1683 pupils0.7 km
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Beever Primary School

Good231 pupils0.7 km
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Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding342 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good232 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Cross Ceva Primary School

Good447 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Madani Halal Meats0.7 km
  • Mehak News and Food Store0.6 km
  • Oldham European Store Ltd1.0 km
  • Sadiq & Sons0.8 km
  • + 64 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Clean Plate Kitchen0.9 km
  • My Karak Chai0.8 km
  • Piri Piri1.0 km
  • DamasGO0.9 km
  • Frangos0.3 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Toronto Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Zahi's0.6 km
  • Florida Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Glodwick Chippy0.7 km
  • Jackie Chan0.9 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Miljul Chai House0.4 km
  • Harry's Bar0.6 km
  • Party 1 at the Cotton Rooms0.5 km
  • The Bees Knees0.6 km
  • Hark To Topper0.6 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Khyber Bakery0.4 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Tesco Extra0.8 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fox and Pine0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.2 km
  • Derker Metrolink0.9 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Southlink0.1 km
  • Southlink0.1 km
  • Mumps Railway Station0.1 km
  • Oldham Mumps Rail Station (closed)0.2 km
  • Oldham Mumps0.2 km