Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

BOLTON STREET, OL4 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTON STREET, OL4 1BH.

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Population

477

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL4 1BH 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

95% of OL4 1BH'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.

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

OL4 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bolton Street, 0.4km from Moorhey in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For families considering a move, OL4 1BH 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. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 66% 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 £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00027493 (shared with 4 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 1BH. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British0.6%
Asian / British Asian94.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 70,000

1 sales · Mean £ 70,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

OL4 1BH 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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Horton Mill Community Primary School

Good250 pupils0.3 km
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Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding342 pupils0.3 km
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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.5 km
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Alexandra Park Junior School

Requires Improvement344 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Clarksfield

Inadequate460 pupils0.9 km
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Roundthorn Primary Academy

Outstanding242 pupils0.9 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good232 pupils0.9 km
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Broadfield Primary School

Good398 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Lees Road Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Al Madina Oldham Limited0.5 km
  • Ali General Store0.2 km
  • Argos Ltd0.9 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Boat House Cafe0.5 km
  • My Karak Chai0.9 km
  • 24 Mocktails Limited0.6 km
  • Mahdlo Youth Zone1.0 km
  • Servest Food Company0.7 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • AI Takeaway0.5 km
  • GG's Caribbean Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
  • Zahi's0.6 km
  • Derker Tandoori0.9 km
  • Grillicious0.9 km
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Boltmakers Rest0.9 km
  • Ashton Arms0.9 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.9 km
  • The Interclubbers Bar Oldham0.7 km
  • Town Hall Tavern0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Tesco Extra1.0 km
  • Khyber Bakery0.7 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Fox and Pine0.9 km
  • Parkside Lodgings0.9 km
  • Honeywell Residential Lettings0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.4 km
  • Derker Metrolink1.3 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Roundthorn Road0.2 km
  • Roundthorn Road0.2 km
  • Bolton Street0.2 km
  • Bismark Street0.2 km
  • Bismark Street0.3 km