OL9 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parkdale, 0.8km from Holden Fold in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Chadderton North ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL9 0AB is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £161k, 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 OL9 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00027031 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKDALE, OL9 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKDALE, OL9 0AB.
325
36
£ 39,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL9 0AB 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
OL9 0AB has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL9 0AB. The average age is 35.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 161,000
2 sales · Mean £ 161,000
school Local Schools
Bare Trees Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
North Chadderton School
St Herbert's RC School
The Radclyffe School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Baba's Local0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Victoria Off Licence0.7 km
- Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO)0.1 km
- New Oldham Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Chadderton Reform Club0.9 km
- Hunt Lane Tavern0.8 km
- Spring Vale Inn0.8 km
- North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club0.1 km
- Sun Mill Inn1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- ASDA Living Cafe0.6 km
- Baytree Flowers and Coffeehouse0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.6 km
- Relish 210.8 km
- The Lunge Box1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.7 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Mamma's0.1 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Mystery0.1 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.7 km
- Hunt Lane Chippy0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.8 km
- Mills Hill1.9 km
- Derker Metrolink2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Park Avenue0.0 km
- Park Avenue0.1 km
- Park Avenue0.1 km
- Parkfield (Ebd)0.1 km
- Parkway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL90AB · Data under Open Government Licence