OL4 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brompton Street, 0.4km from Glodwick in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
For families considering a move, OL4 1AF 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £91k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 73.9% year-on-year. 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 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00026976 (shared with 1 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROMPTON STREET, OL4 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROMPTON STREET, OL4 1AF.
550
31
£ 32,800 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL4 1AF 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 1AF has a highly multicultural community character — 90% 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. Property prices are trending up 73.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL4 1AF. The average age is 30.5. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 91,000
11 sales · Mean £ 97,331
Flat
£ 114,000
1 sales · Mean £ 114,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL4 1AF 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
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Alexandra Park Junior School
Greenhill Academy
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Broadfield Primary School
Roundthorn Primary Academy
The Springboard Project
Oasis Academy Clarksfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- Lees Road Pharmacy0.9 km
- Al Madina Oldham Limited0.7 km
- Ali General Store0.2 km
- Argos Ltd0.9 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Boat House Cafe0.4 km
- Frangos0.9 km
- Kilombo0.8 km
- Scholes Gym0.8 km
- 24 Mocktails Limited0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- AI Takeaway0.3 km
- Florida Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Glodwick Chippy0.3 km
- Oldham Shawarma0.9 km
- Palace Kebab House0.2 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Parkside Lodgings0.7 km
- Honeywell Residential Lettings0.6 km
- Fox and Pine1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Miljul Chai House0.9 km
- The Hawthorn Inn0.9 km
- Bridge Inn0.7 km
- Grapes Bar1.0 km
- Royal Oak0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- One Stop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.6 km
- Derker Metrolink1.6 km
- Oldham Werneth2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Retford Street0.1 km
- Queens Road0.1 km
- Bismark Street0.1 km
- Glodwick Road0.2 km
- Woodlands0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL41AF · Data under Open Government Licence