OL8 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Windsor Road, 0.2km from Coppice in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Medlock Vale ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL8 1AE represents 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 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% 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 £165k, 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00027530 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDSOR ROAD, OL8 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDSOR ROAD, OL8 1AE.
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32
£ 0 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1AE 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
OL8 1AE has a highly multicultural community character — 86% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 1AE. The average age is 31.6. 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 mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 162,475
6 sales · Mean £ 173,491
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL8 1AE has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Coppice Primary Academy
Werneth Primary School
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Broadfield Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
The Hathershaw College
The Springboard Project
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Bhatti Foods0.8 km
- Imran Halal Meat Ltd0.5 km
- Mamzys News/Off Licence0.8 km
- Patels Pharmacy0.7 km
- Coppice Bazaar0.7 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Aromas0.7 km
- Sumo Sushi Bar0.7 km
- Buzy Bee Cafe0.6 km
- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Oldham Greenhill Community Sports & Recreation Club Ltd0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Super Smash0.9 km
- Bake 'N' Butty0.7 km
- Nissa Tandoori0.8 km
- Rice and P's0.7 km
- Combo Kitchen1.0 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Falconers Arms0.4 km
- Famous King George0.5 km
- Polish Club1.0 km
- Honeywell Arms0.9 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.2 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.8 km
- Hollinwood Metrolink2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Frederick Street0.2 km
- Clarence Avenue0.2 km
- Windsor Road0.2 km
- Chamber Road0.2 km
- Grendon Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81AE · Data under Open Government Licence