OL4 1DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barlow Street, 0.4km 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 1DY 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 teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 43% 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 £130k, 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00181800 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLOW STREET, OL4 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLOW STREET, OL4 1DY.
237
30
£ 32,800 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL4 1DY 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.
Area Character
OL4 1DY 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL4 1DY. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL4 1DY 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
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Greenhill Academy
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Alexandra Park Junior School
The Springboard Project
Broadfield Primary School
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
The Blue Coat CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- Lees Road Pharmacy0.8 km
- Afsana Convenience Store1.0 km
- Al Madina Oldham Limited0.7 km
- Ali General Store0.3 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Boat House Cafe0.4 km
- Smash Official1.0 km
- UCO Cafe0.8 km
- Ambitions0.9 km
- BBQ'd0.9 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- AI Takeaway0.3 km
- GG's Caribbean Takeaway Ltd1.0 km
- Santos1.0 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Zahi's0.8 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Boltmakers Rest0.7 km
- Ashton Arms0.7 km
- Hare & Hounds0.7 km
- The Interclubbers Bar Oldham0.6 km
- Town Hall Tavern0.7 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Khyber Bakery0.5 km
- One Stop0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fox and Pine0.7 km
- Honeywell Residential Lettings0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.3 km
- Derker Metrolink1.3 km
- Oldham Werneth1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hardy Street0.2 km
- Hardy Street0.2 km
- Bismark Street0.2 km
- Bismark Street0.2 km
- Churchill Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL41DY · Data under Open Government Licence