Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

MANLEY ROAD, OL8 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANLEY ROAD, OL8 1AS.

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Population

508

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL8 1AS 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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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

90% of OL8 1AS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

OL8 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manley 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 1AS 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for OL8 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00027531 (shared with 6 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 OL8 1AS. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British6.1%
Asian / British Asian90.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

7 sales · Mean £ 148,928

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

OL8 1AS 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.

Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Coppice Primary Academy

Good548 pupils0.2 km
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Werneth Primary School

Requires Improvement429 pupils0.4 km
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Broadfield Primary School

Good398 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Good516 pupils0.7 km
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Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School

Good464 pupils0.7 km
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The Hathershaw College

Good1064 pupils0.9 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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The Springboard Project

54 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Bhatti Foods0.8 km
  • Imran Halal Meat Ltd0.5 km
  • Mamzys News/Off Licence0.9 km
  • Patels Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Coppice Bazaar0.8 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Aromas0.7 km
  • Sumo Sushi Bar0.7 km
  • Buzy Bee Cafe0.4 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Oldham Greenhill Community Sports & Recreation Club Ltd0.6 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Super Smash1.0 km
  • Bake 'N' Butty0.8 km
  • Nissa Tandoori0.9 km
  • Rice and P's0.6 km
  • Combo Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Falconers Arms0.4 km
  • Famous King George0.6 km
  • Honeywell Arms0.8 km
  • West Indian Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • Westend Bowling Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Honeywell Residential Lettings1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Werneth1.3 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.6 km
  • Hollinwood Metrolink2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lorne Street0.1 km
  • Gainsborough Avenue0.2 km
  • Windsor Road0.2 km
  • Wilson Street0.2 km
  • Ashton Road0.3 km