Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

MORTIMER STREET, OL1 3JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTIMER STREET, OL1 3JD.

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Population

439

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 27,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL1 3JD 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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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, OL1 3JD 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 3JD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mortimer Street, 0.4km from Lower Moor in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL1 3JD is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, 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 3JD are sourced from Output Area E00027506 (shared with 16 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 3JD. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.9%
Asian / British Asian15.3%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 83,000

3 sales · Mean £ 99,000

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

OL1 3JD has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Beever Primary School

Good231 pupils0.4 km
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The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

0.6 km
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The Blue Coat CofE School

Outstanding1683 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Cross Ceva Primary School

Good447 pupils0.6 km
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Mayfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.7 km
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Willowpark Primary Academy

Good243 pupils0.7 km
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St. Theresa's RC Primary School

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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Littlemoor Primary School

Requires Improvement306 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Oldham Service Station0.3 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Al's Express1.0 km
  • Singhs Supersave0.5 km
  • Best One0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Miljul Chai House1.0 km
  • Lowerhouse Inn0.8 km
  • Higginshaw Sports and Social Club0.4 km
  • St Annes Rugby League Club0.3 km
  • The Interclubbers Bar Oldham0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • DamasGO1.0 km
  • Frangos0.9 km
  • Arundel Bakery1.0 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Olive Catering Services @ Molnlyncke Healthcare0.7 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Florida Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Oldham Shawarma1.0 km
  • One Love0.9 km
  • Al Madina Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
  • The New Mandarin0.8 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derker Metrolink0.2 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.1 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Derker Metrolink Stop0.1 km
  • Derker Metrolink Stop0.1 km
  • Derker (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
  • Yates Street0.2 km
  • Derker Rail Station (closed)0.2 km