OL8 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mirfield Avenue, 0.3km from Coppice in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Medlock Vale ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL8 1BW 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 in transportation and storage. An average age of 33 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 £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 40.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL8 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00027531 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIRFIELD AVENUE, OL8 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIRFIELD AVENUE, OL8 1BW.
508
33
£ 32,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1BW 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 1BW 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. Property prices are trending up 40.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL8 1BW. 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
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
£ 85,000
9 sales · Mean £ 92,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL8 1BW 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
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
The Hathershaw College
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
The Springboard Project
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Coppice Bazaar0.7 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd1.0 km
- California Wines Express0.9 km
- Discount Square0.6 km
- Gujar Off Licence0.5 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Ambitions1.0 km
- Aromas0.6 km
- Boat House Cafe0.9 km
- Sumo Sushi Bar0.6 km
- UCO Cafe0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Super Smash1.0 km
- Bake 'N' Butty0.9 km
- Nissa Tandoori1.0 km
- Charcoal Shawarma0.2 km
- Chesters Oldham0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Falconers Arms0.5 km
- Famous King George0.7 km
- Druid Arms0.4 km
- Honeywell Arms0.8 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Honeywell Residential Lettings0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.3 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.5 km
- Hollinwood Metrolink2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wilson Street0.1 km
- Lorne Street0.1 km
- Ashton Road0.2 km
- Broadway Street0.2 km
- Gainsborough Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81BW · Data under Open Government Licence