OL4 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hardy Street, 0.5km from Rhodes Bank in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
OL4 1AA is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 OL4 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00026974 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARDY STREET, OL4 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDY STREET, OL4 1AA.
592
30
£ 32,800 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL4 1AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
OL4 1AA has a highly multicultural community character — 97% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 OL4 1AA. The average age is 30.2. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL4 1AA 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.
school Local Schools
Greenhill Academy
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Alexandra Park Junior School
Broadfield Primary School
The Springboard Project
Roundthorn Primary Academy
The Blue Coat CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
- Lees Road Pharmacy1.0 km
- Afsana Convenience Store0.9 km
- Al Madina Oldham Limited0.8 km
- Ali General Store0.3 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Aromas0.9 km
- Boat House Cafe0.2 km
- Smash Official0.9 km
- Sumo Sushi Bar0.9 km
- UCO Cafe0.8 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- AI Takeaway0.1 km
- Charcoal Shawarma0.9 km
- Florida Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Glodwick Chippy0.1 km
- Oldham Shawarma0.7 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Parkside Lodgings0.9 km
- Fox and Pine0.7 km
- Honeywell Residential Lettings0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Miljul Chai House0.7 km
- Boltmakers Rest0.9 km
- Bridge Inn0.8 km
- Grapes Bar0.8 km
- Jaymar Dance Centre0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- One Stop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.5 km
- Derker Metrolink1.5 km
- Oldham Werneth1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hardy Street0.1 km
- Hardy Street0.1 km
- Bismark Street0.1 km
- Woodlands0.1 km
- Bismark Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL41AA · Data under Open Government Licence