OL9 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Busk in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Chadderton North ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL9 0BF 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 40% 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 9% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00181777 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL9 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL9 0BF.
209
27
£ 39,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL9 0BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
OL9 0BF has a significant social housing presence — 40% 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 OL9 0BF. The average age is 27.3. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
school Local Schools
Burnley Brow Community School
Bare Trees Primary School
Westwood Academy
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
St Herbert's RC School
Northmoor Academy
Richmond Academy
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Currys & PC World Megastore1.0 km
- Everlast Gym1.0 km
- Next Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Newsplus0.3 km
- Parkgate Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Nandos1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Hadi Boos0.7 km
- Keyaans Kitchen0.8 km
- KFC1.0 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Sandwich Bar One0.2 km
- AB Snax0.8 km
- Burgerize0.4 km
- Pan Ajia0.7 km
- Secret Burger Ltd0.6 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- North Chadderton Con Club0.5 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.6 km
- Toby Carvery0.8 km
- Chadderton Football Club0.7 km
- Chadderton Reform Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- B&M0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.2 km
- Derker Metrolink2.2 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Street0.1 km
- Victoria Street (opp ED1083)(to def rte)0.1 km
- Burnley Lane0.1 km
- Eustace Street0.1 km
- Eustace Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL90BF · Data under Open Government Licence