OL1 3AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Oldham in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL1 3AN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% 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 3AN are sourced from Output Area E00181792 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL1 3AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL1 3AN.
363
34
£ 27,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL1 3AN 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
With 47% social renting, OL1 3AN 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL1 3AN. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
The Springboard Project
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
The Blue Coat CofE School
Northmoor Academy
Greenhill Academy
Beever Primary School
Richmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Card Factory0.2 km
- Coppice Bazaar0.9 km
- Cupcake Cravings0.4 km
- King Street News0.4 km
- Oldham European Store Ltd0.3 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The George Tavern0.3 km
- Miljul Chai House0.4 km
- Boltmakers Rest0.3 km
- Candlelight Function Venue0.3 km
- The Tommyfield0.3 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Ambitions0.4 km
- BBQ'd0.4 km
- Clean Plate Kitchen0.3 km
- My Karak Chai0.2 km
- Oodles Chinese0.4 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Santos0.4 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.3 km
- AI Takeaway0.9 km
- Florida Fried Chicken0.4 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.7 km
- Derker Metrolink1.1 km
- Oldham Werneth1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.0 km
- Town Square0.0 km
- Lord Street0.0 km
- Town Square0.1 km
- Town Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL13AN · Data under Open Government Licence