OL9 0AZ is a mixed residential area on Lichfield Drive, 0.5km from Buckley Wood in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Chadderton North ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL9 0AZ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £183k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL9 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00027035 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LICHFIELD DRIVE, OL9 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LICHFIELD DRIVE, OL9 0AZ.
272
48
£ 39,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
OL9 0AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 97% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL9 0AZ. The average age is 48.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 183,500
2 sales · Mean £ 183,500
school Local Schools
North Chadderton School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Bare Trees Primary School
St Herbert's RC School
Burnley Brow Community School
The Radclyffe School
Mills Hill Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Rifle Range Inn0.7 km
- Toby Carvery0.5 km
- Chadderton Football Club0.9 km
- Horton Arms0.6 km
- North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
- Hangry Hub0.3 km
- Nandos0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Supreme News Plus0.9 km
- Martins Craft Bakery0.4 km
- Argos Extra0.8 km
- Papas Off Licence0.9 km
- Currys & PC World Megastore0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hunt Lane Chippy0.9 km
- Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Mamma's0.3 km
- Subway0.8 km
- The Mystery0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Range Home and Leisure0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mills Hill1.6 km
- Oldham Werneth2.2 km
- Derker Metrolink3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cathedral Road0.0 km
- Cathedral Road0.1 km
- Cathedral Road0.1 km
- Cathedral Road0.1 km
- Cathedral Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL90AZ · Data under Open Government Licence