OL8 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lee Street, 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 1EF 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. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 51% 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 14% — 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00027643 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEE STREET, OL8 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEE STREET, OL8 1EF.
428
30
£ 32,200 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1EF 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
With 51% social renting, OL8 1EF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1EF. The average age is 29.6. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
OL8 1EF 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
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Richmond Academy
The Springboard Project
Werneth Primary School
Westwood Academy
Northmoor Academy
Coppice Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Afsana Convenience Store0.5 km
- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- Bhatti Foods0.1 km
- hafiz mini market1.0 km
- Imran Halal Meat Ltd0.5 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Dog Inn1.0 km
- Candlelight Function Venue0.8 km
- The Tommyfield0.8 km
- Oldham Deaf Social Club1.0 km
- Buck & Union0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Aromas0.5 km
- Smash Official0.5 km
- Sumo Sushi Bar0.5 km
- Sweet Obsession0.2 km
- UCO Cafe0.6 km
- + 75 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Rice Bar0.4 km
- Charcoal Shawarma1.0 km
- Pan Ajia0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Ujan Vati Snack Bar0.9 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth0.4 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.4 km
- Derker Metrolink2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Pembroke Street0.0 km
- Lee Street0.1 km
- Lee Street0.1 km
- Lee Street0.1 km
- Oldham Way0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81EF · Data under Open Government Licence