OL4 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gartside Street, 0.3km from Glodwick in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL4 1BX 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 — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. 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. Property: With prices averaging £111k, 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00027483 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARTSIDE STREET, OL4 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARTSIDE STREET, OL4 1BX.
546
31
£ 32,800 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL4 1BX 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
Cultural diversity defines OL4 1BX — 75% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL4 1BX. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 111,000
1 sales · Mean £ 111,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
OL4 1BX 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
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Alexandra Park Junior School
Oasis Academy Clarksfield
Greenhill Academy
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
St Anne's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- Lees Road Pharmacy0.5 km
- Al Madina Oldham Limited0.3 km
- Ali General Store0.3 km
- Bhatti Halal Meat0.5 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Boat House Cafe0.8 km
- Frangos0.9 km
- Scholes Gym0.7 km
- 24 Mocktails Limited0.8 km
- Age UK Oldham Catering1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- AI Takeaway0.7 km
- Kingdo House0.9 km
- Glodwick Chippy0.7 km
- One Love0.9 km
- Palace Kebab House0.5 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Parkside Lodgings0.6 km
- Honeywell Residential Lettings1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Friendship Inn0.8 km
- The Hawthorn Inn0.6 km
- Lighthouse Inn0.8 km
- Bridge Inn0.5 km
- Royal Oak0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- One Stop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.7 km
- Derker Metrolink1.5 km
- Oldham Werneth2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gladstone Street0.1 km
- Gladstone Street0.2 km
- Bolton Street0.2 km
- Brewerton Road0.2 km
- Moorhey Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL41BX · Data under Open Government Licence