Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

THE LOWS, OL4 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LOWS, OL4 1AQ.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL4 1AQ 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines OL4 1AQ — 76% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 9.1% year-on-year.

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

OL4 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Lows, 0.2km 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 1AQ 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. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% 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: Average house prices are around £205k, up 9.1% 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00168619 (shared with 2 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 OL4 1AQ. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British12.7%
Asian / British Asian76.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 118,500

12 sales · Mean £ 148,916

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

OL4 1AQ 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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Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding342 pupils0.2 km
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Roundthorn Primary Academy

Outstanding242 pupils0.5 km
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Alexandra Park Junior School

Requires Improvement344 pupils0.5 km
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Horton Mill Community Primary School

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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Oasis Academy Leesbrook

Good790 pupils0.8 km
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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Clarksfield

Inadequate460 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good232 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Lees Road Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Al Madina Oldham Limited0.4 km
  • Ali General Store0.3 km
  • Bhatti Halal Meat0.6 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Boat House Cafe0.8 km
  • 24 Mocktails Limited1.0 km
  • Zaraks Grill Lounge1.0 km
  • Scholes Gym0.8 km
  • St Barnabas Food Co-operative0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • AI Takeaway0.8 km
  • Zahi's0.6 km
  • Chaska Takeaway0.2 km
  • King Kebab Peri Peri0.2 km
  • Kingdo House0.8 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lighthouse Inn0.9 km
  • Friendship Inn0.8 km
  • The Hawthorn Inn0.5 km
  • Bridge Inn0.6 km
  • Manor Inn0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Parkside Lodgings0.5 km
  • Honeywell Residential Lettings0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • One Stop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.8 km
  • Derker Metrolink1.7 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterloo Street0.2 km
  • Brewerton Road0.2 km
  • Brewerton Road0.2 km
  • Bolton Street0.2 km
  • Waterloo Street0.2 km