OL4 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Glodwick in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL4 1BT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 83% 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 18% — 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00026948 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL4 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL4 1BT.
133
37
£ 32,800 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL4 1BT 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 1BT has a significant social housing presence — 83% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL4 1BT. The average age is 36.8. 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 2025-10)
OL4 1BT 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
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Greenhill Academy
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Oasis Academy Clarksfield
Broadfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- Lees Road Pharmacy0.7 km
- Al Madina Oldham Limited0.5 km
- Ali General Store0.2 km
- Bhatti Halal Meat0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Boat House Cafe0.6 km
- 24 Mocktails Limited1.0 km
- Zaraks Grill Lounge1.0 km
- Scholes Gym0.8 km
- Age UK Oldham Catering1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- AI Takeaway0.6 km
- Zahi's0.7 km
- Chaska Takeaway0.2 km
- King Kebab Peri Peri0.3 km
- Kingdo House0.8 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- One Stop0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Parkside Lodgings0.5 km
- Honeywell Residential Lettings0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Hawthorn Inn0.6 km
- Bridge Inn0.7 km
- Royal Oak1.0 km
- Whittles @ Tokyo0.9 km
- Oldham Deaf Social Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.8 km
- Derker Metrolink1.7 km
- Oldham Werneth2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Waterloo Street0.1 km
- Waterloo Street0.1 km
- Glodwick Road0.1 km
- Glodwick Road0.1 km
- Glodwick Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL41BT · Data under Open Government Licence