OL4 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roundthorn Road, 0.1km from Moorhey in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% 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. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00027491 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUNDTHORN ROAD, OL4 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUNDTHORN ROAD, OL4 1BD.
365
29
£ 32,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL4 1BD 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
72% of OL4 1BD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 1BD. The average age is 29.3. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
OL4 1BD 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
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Oasis Academy Clarksfield
Roundthorn Primary Academy
St Anne's RC Primary School
Alexandra Park Junior School
Greenhill Academy
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- Lees Road Pharmacy0.3 km
- Al Madina Oldham Limited0.1 km
- Ali General Store0.3 km
- Bhatti Halal Meat0.3 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Boat House Cafe0.8 km
- 24 Mocktails Limited0.7 km
- Servest Food Company0.9 km
- Arundel Bakery0.7 km
- KFC0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- AI Takeaway0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- GG's Caribbean Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
- Zahi's0.4 km
- Derker Tandoori0.9 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Lighthouse Inn0.8 km
- The Interclubbers Bar Oldham0.9 km
- Friendship Inn0.8 km
- Miljul Chai House1.0 km
- The Hawthorn Inn0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Extra0.9 km
- Khyber Bakery0.9 km
- One Stop0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Parkside Lodgings0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.7 km
- Derker Metrolink1.4 km
- Oldham Werneth2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gladstone Street0.0 km
- Gladstone Street0.0 km
- Moorhey Street0.1 km
- Cranbrook Street0.1 km
- Cranbrook Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL41BD · Data under Open Government Licence