Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL4 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL4 1DF.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL4 1DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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9/10
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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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10/10
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Area Character

OL4 1DF has a significant social housing presence — 43% 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 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Moorhey in Oldham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

Day-to-day life in OL4 1DF has the character of 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 — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00181800 (shared with 10 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 1DF. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British5.1%
Asian / British Asian90.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1DF 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 pupils0.1 km
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Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding342 pupils0.5 km
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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.5 km
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Alexandra Park Junior School

Requires Improvement344 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good232 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy Clarksfield

Inadequate460 pupils0.9 km
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The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

0.9 km
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The Blue Coat CofE School

Outstanding1683 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Lees Road Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Al Madina Oldham Limited0.5 km
  • Ali General Store0.3 km
  • Argos Ltd0.9 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Boat House Cafe0.6 km
  • My Karak Chai0.9 km
  • 24 Mocktails Limited0.5 km
  • Mahdlo Youth Zone0.9 km
  • Servest Food Company0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • AI Takeaway0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • GG's Caribbean Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
  • Zahi's0.6 km
  • Derker Tandoori0.8 km
  • + 41 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Boltmakers Rest0.8 km
  • Ashton Arms0.9 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.8 km
  • Higginshaw Sports and Social Club1.0 km
  • The Interclubbers Bar Oldham0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Tesco Extra0.9 km
  • Khyber Bakery0.6 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Fox and Pine0.8 km
  • Parkside Lodgings1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.3 km
  • Derker Metrolink1.2 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Greengate Street0.2 km
  • Southlink0.2 km
  • Southlink0.2 km
  • Roundthorn Road0.2 km
  • Southlink0.3 km