OL8 1AU 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.
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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL8 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00027531 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANLEY ROAD, OL8 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANLEY ROAD, OL8 1AU.
508
33
£ 32,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1AU 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 1AU has a highly multicultural community character — 90% 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 1AU. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 70,000
1 sales · Mean £ 70,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL8 1AU has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and 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
Broadfield Primary School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
The Springboard Project
The Hathershaw College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Coppice Bazaar0.6 km
- Union Newsagents1.0 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.9 km
- California Wines Express0.9 km
- Discount Square0.7 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Ambitions0.9 km
- BBQ'd1.0 km
- Aromas0.5 km
- Boat House Cafe1.0 km
- Smash Official1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Super Smash0.9 km
- Bake 'N' Butty1.0 km
- Charcoal Shawarma0.2 km
- Chesters Oldham0.5 km
- Rice and P's0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Falconers Arms0.6 km
- Famous King George0.7 km
- Druid Arms0.4 km
- Honeywell Arms0.9 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Honeywell Residential Lettings1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.2 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.5 km
- Hollinwood Metrolink2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wilson Street0.2 km
- Ashton Road0.2 km
- Lorne Street0.2 km
- Kennedy Street0.2 km
- Broadway Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81AU · Data under Open Government Licence