Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

SOUTHLINK BUSINESS PARK, OL4 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHLINK BUSINESS PARK, OL4 1DB.

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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 1DB 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 1DB has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

OL4 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southlink Business Park, 0.2km from Rhodes Bank in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL4 1DB 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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. 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 1DB 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 1DB. 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.

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

OL4 1DB 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 pupils0.2 km
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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.4 km
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Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding342 pupils0.7 km
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The Blue Coat CofE School

Outstanding1683 pupils0.8 km
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The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

0.8 km
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The Springboard Project

54 pupils0.8 km
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Beever Primary School

Good231 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Cross Ceva Primary School

Good447 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Cupcake Cravings1.0 km
  • King Street News1.0 km
  • Madani Halal Meats0.9 km
  • Mehak News and Food Store0.7 km
  • + 78 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • The George Tavern0.9 km
  • Ashton Arms0.7 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.6 km
  • Higginshaw Sports and Social Club0.8 km
  • The Interclubbers Bar Oldham0.4 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Ambitions0.9 km
  • BBQ'd0.9 km
  • Clean Plate Kitchen0.8 km
  • My Karak Chai0.6 km
  • Oodles Chinese1.0 km
  • + 69 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • Santos0.9 km
  • Toronto Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Zahi's0.8 km
  • AI Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Extra1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Khyber Bakery0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fox and Pine0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.1 km
  • Derker Metrolink1.1 km
  • Oldham Werneth1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Oldham Mumps0.1 km
  • Oldham Mumps Rail Station (closed)0.1 km
  • Oldham Mumps Rail Station (closed)0.1 km
  • Southlink0.1 km
  • Southlink0.1 km