OL8 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Bank Top in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Werneth ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL8 1DF is 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 — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00027638 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL8 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL8 1DF.
406
32
£ 32,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1DF 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 1DF has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL8 1DF. The average age is 32.3. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
OL8 1DF 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
Richmond Academy
The Springboard Project
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
Northmoor Academy
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Westwood Academy
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- Al's Express1.0 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Coppice Bazaar0.5 km
- Cupcake Cravings0.2 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Miljul Chai House0.9 km
- The George Tavern0.2 km
- Harry's Bar0.7 km
- Party 1 at the Cotton Rooms0.9 km
- The Bees Knees0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Kilombo0.8 km
- Ambitions0.3 km
- BBQ'd0.3 km
- Clean Plate Kitchen0.4 km
- MT Belly's0.7 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Florida Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Oldham Shawarma0.9 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Santos0.2 km
- Super Smash0.8 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth0.7 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.1 km
- Derker Metrolink1.6 km
Bus Stops
- John Street0.0 km
- John Street0.0 km
- Oldham - Bloom Street0.1 km
- Barn Street0.1 km
- Barn Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81DF · Data under Open Government Licence