Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

DALESMAN DRIVE, OL1 4PU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALESMAN DRIVE, OL1 4PU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

365

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OL1 4PU — age 35, 83% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL1 4PU is a mixed residential area on Dalesman Drive, 0.4km from Sholver in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St James' ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For families considering a move, OL1 4PU represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for OL1 4PU are sourced from Output Area E00027448 (shared with 6 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 4PU. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 136,000

9 sales · Mean £ 145,438

Terraced

£ 131,000

1 sales · Mean £ 131,000

school Local Schools

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Hodge Clough Primary School

Good464 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School

Outstanding226 pupils0.7 km
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St. Theresa's RC Primary School

Good212 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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Woodlands Primary Academy

Good351 pupils1.2 km
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Kingsland School

Good37 pupils1.2 km
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Willowpark Primary Academy

Good243 pupils1.3 km
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Mayfield Primary School

Good297 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Community Fridge0.6 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Raja Brothers/Premier Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Shukria Off Licence0.7 km
  • R M A Newsagent0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Sholver Tandoori0.7 km
  • Caths Cuisine0.5 km
  • Man Sun Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Rainbow Chippy0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Northgate0.3 km
  • Highfield Inn0.6 km
  • Moorside Cricket/Bowling Club0.9 km
  • The Moorside Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink1.5 km
  • Derker Metrolink2.0 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sholver Terminus0.3 km
  • Cop Road0.3 km
  • Wilkes Street0.3 km
  • Wilkes Street0.3 km