OL4 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from Moorhey in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL4 1AX 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 15% — 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. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00027483 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL4 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL4 1AX.
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£ 32,800 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL4 1AX 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.
Area Character
OL4 1AX has a highly multicultural community character — 75% 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 1AX. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
OL4 1AX 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
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Oasis Academy Clarksfield
St Anne's RC Primary School
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Greenhill Academy
Greenacres Primary Academy
Alexandra Park Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- Lees Road Pharmacy0.3 km
- Al Madina Oldham Limited0.1 km
- Ali General Store0.4 km
- Bhatti Halal Meat0.3 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Boat House Cafe0.9 km
- 24 Mocktails Limited0.6 km
- Servest Food Company0.8 km
- The Bean Box Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Arundel Bakery0.6 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- AI Takeaway0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- GG's Caribbean Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
- Zahi's0.3 km
- Derker Tandoori0.8 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Junction Inn0.9 km
- Lighthouse Inn0.8 km
- The Interclubbers Bar Oldham0.9 km
- Wheatsheaf1.0 km
- Friendship Inn0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Extra0.8 km
- Khyber Bakery0.9 km
- One Stop0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Parkside Lodgings0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.6 km
- Derker Metrolink1.3 km
- Oldham Werneth2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Moorhey Street0.1 km
- Moorhey Street0.1 km
- Moorhey Street0.1 km
- Gladstone Street0.1 km
- Gladstone Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL41AX · Data under Open Government Licence