Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

UNION STREET WEST, OL8 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET WEST, OL8 1DQ.

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Population

406

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL8 1DQ 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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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

OL8 1DQ 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.

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

OL8 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Union Street West, 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 1DQ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00027638 (shared with 33 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 1DQ. 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

White / British26.7%
Asian / British Asian65.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1DQ 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.

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school Local Schools

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The Springboard Project

54 pupils0.3 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Richmond Academy

Good418 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Good516 pupils0.5 km
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Northmoor Academy

Good454 pupils0.6 km
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Westwood Academy

Good217 pupils0.8 km
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Werneth Primary School

Requires Improvement429 pupils0.8 km
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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • Afsana Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Argos Ltd0.4 km
  • Bhatti Foods0.4 km
  • Imran Halal Meat Ltd0.6 km
  • Mamzys News/Off Licence0.4 km
  • + 88 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Aromas0.4 km
  • Boat House Cafe0.9 km
  • Smash Official0.2 km
  • Sumo Sushi Bar0.4 km
  • Sweet Obsession0.6 km
  • + 86 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • AI Takeaway0.9 km
  • Rice Bar0.8 km
  • Charcoal Shawarma0.9 km
  • Florida Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Glodwick Chippy1.0 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Miljul Chai House0.8 km
  • Boltmakers Rest0.8 km
  • Candlelight Function Venue0.5 km
  • The Tommyfield0.5 km
  • Oldham Deaf Social Club0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Khyber Bakery0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fox and Pine0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Werneth0.8 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.1 km
  • Derker Metrolink1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sixth Form College0.0 km
  • Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
  • Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
  • Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km