OL1 2QH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fernlea Avenue, 0.5km from Busk in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Chadderton North ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL1 2QH represents 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.
Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 2QH are sourced from Output Area E00027030 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNLEA AVENUE, OL1 2QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNLEA AVENUE, OL1 2QH.
464
31
£ 39,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL1 2QH 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
69% of OL1 2QH's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL1 2QH. The average age is 31.1. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 155,000
Terraced
£ 107,000
7 sales · Mean £ 124,278
school Local Schools
Burnley Brow Community School
Bare Trees Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
St Herbert's RC School
North Chadderton School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Westwood Academy
The Oldham Academy North
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Baba's Local0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Victoria Off Licence0.3 km
- Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO)0.6 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Chadderton Reform Club0.9 km
- Spring Vale Inn0.8 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.9 km
- North Chadderton Con Club0.8 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- ASDA Living Cafe0.6 km
- Baytree Flowers and Coffeehouse1.0 km
- Cafe Royal0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.6 km
- Amina Sweets & Restaurant1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- B&M0.6 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Mamma's0.6 km
- Mumtaz Chai0.8 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Tasty Fried Chicken0.8 km
- The Mystery0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.6 km
- Derker Metrolink2.3 km
- Mills Hill2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fernhurst Street0.1 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
- Wakefield Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL12QH · Data under Open Government Licence