Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

GLODWICK ROAD, OL4 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLODWICK ROAD, OL4 1BZ.

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Population

447

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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 1BZ 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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5/10
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10/10
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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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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

OL4 1BZ has a significant social housing presence — 50% 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.

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

OL4 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glodwick Road, 0.2km from Townfield in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL4 1BZ 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 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 50% 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 12% — 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: Prices average £789k. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00027490 (shared with 594 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 1BZ. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British3.4%
Asian / British Asian88.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 789,963

1 sales · Mean £ 789,963

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

OL4 1BZ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Horton Mill Community Primary School

Good250 pupils0.2 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good232 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Clarksfield

Inadequate460 pupils0.7 km
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Greenacres Primary Academy

Good252 pupils0.7 km
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Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding342 pupils0.7 km
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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.8 km
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Beever Primary School

Good231 pupils0.8 km
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The Blue Coat CofE School

Outstanding1683 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Madani Halal Meats0.6 km
  • Mehak News and Food Store0.4 km
  • Sadiq & Sons0.7 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Al's Express0.5 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • My Karak Chai1.0 km
  • DamasGO0.7 km
  • Frangos0.5 km
  • Kilombo0.7 km
  • Scholes Gym0.1 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Zahi's0.5 km
  • Florida Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Glodwick Chippy0.8 km
  • Jackie Chan0.8 km
  • Oldham Shawarma0.6 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Miljul Chai House0.6 km
  • Harry's Bar0.8 km
  • Party 1 at the Cotton Rooms0.7 km
  • The Bees Knees0.8 km
  • Hark To Topper0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Khyber Bakery0.6 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fox and Pine0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.3 km
  • Derker Metrolink0.9 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hamilton Street0.0 km
  • Southlink0.1 km
  • Greengate Street0.1 km
  • Glodwick Road0.1 km
  • Glodwick Road0.1 km