OL8 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chamber Road, 0.1km from Coppice in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Medlock Vale ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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. Property: With prices averaging £180k, 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 OL8 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00027510 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAMBER ROAD, OL8 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAMBER ROAD, OL8 1AA.
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30
£ 0 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1AA 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 OL8 1AA — 87% 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 OL8 1AA. The average age is 29.8. 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 Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
OL8 1AA 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
Coppice Primary Academy
Werneth Primary School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Broadfield Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
The Springboard Project
Richmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Coppice Bazaar0.5 km
- King Street News1.0 km
- Union Newsagents1.0 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.7 km
- Ayaan Butchers0.5 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Ambitions0.9 km
- BBQ'd1.0 km
- MT Belly's0.8 km
- Oodles Chinese1.0 km
- Buzy Bee Cafe0.7 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Super Smash0.6 km
- Rice and P's0.9 km
- Khan's Pizza0.8 km
- Sweet Tooth0.8 km
- Top Sweet House0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Falconers Arms0.7 km
- Famous King George0.7 km
- Druid Arms0.7 km
- Royal Oak0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.0 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.7 km
- Hollinwood Metrolink2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Windsor Road0.1 km
- Coppice Street0.1 km
- Clarence Avenue0.1 km
- Frederick Street0.2 km
- Kennedy Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81AA · Data under Open Government Licence