Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

CAMBERWELL STREET, OL8 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBERWELL STREET, OL8 1BL.

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Population

616

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL8 1BL 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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9/10
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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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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines OL8 1BL — 84% 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.

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

OL8 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Camberwell Street, 0.3km from Primrose Bank in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Medlock Vale ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

Within the OL8 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 £133k, 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00027527 (shared with 22 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 1BL. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British6.7%
Asian / British Asian84.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 133,000

3 sales · Mean £ 136,333

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

OL8 1BL 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.

Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Coppice Primary Academy

Good548 pupils0.3 km
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Broadfield Primary School

Good398 pupils0.4 km
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Werneth Primary School

Requires Improvement429 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Good516 pupils0.6 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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The Springboard Project

54 pupils0.9 km
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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.9 km
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Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School

Good464 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Coppice Bazaar0.6 km
  • Cupcake Cravings1.0 km
  • King Street News0.9 km
  • Oldham European Store Ltd0.9 km
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Ambitions0.8 km
  • BBQ'd0.9 km
  • Clean Plate Kitchen1.0 km
  • Oodles Chinese0.9 km
  • Piri Piri0.9 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Santos0.9 km
  • Super Smash0.9 km
  • Toronto Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • AI Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Falconers Arms0.7 km
  • Famous King George0.8 km
  • Druid Arms0.4 km
  • Cob and Coal Tap0.9 km
  • Honeywell Arms0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Honeywell Residential Lettings0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Werneth1.2 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.4 km
  • Derker Metrolink2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashton Road0.1 km
  • Wilson Street0.1 km
  • Lee Street0.2 km
  • Lee Street0.2 km
  • Broadway Street0.2 km