Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL9 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL9 0BG.

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Population

209

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /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: OL9 0BG 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OL9 0BG 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.

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

OL9 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 0BG 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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.

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 OL9 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00181777 (shared with 6 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 OL9 0BG. 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

White / British21.3%
Asian / British Asian74.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 2025-08)

OL9 0BG has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils0.2 km
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Bare Trees Primary School

Outstanding657 pupils0.4 km
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Westwood Academy

Good217 pupils0.8 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.9 km
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St Herbert's RC School

Good338 pupils0.9 km
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Northmoor Academy

Good454 pupils1.0 km
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Richmond Academy

Good418 pupils1.1 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Newsplus0.3 km
  • Parkgate Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Ahmed Bros0.5 km
  • Al Amin Superstore0.6 km
  • Fresh Halal0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Sandwich Bar One0.2 km
  • AB Snax0.8 km
  • Burgerize0.4 km
  • Pan Ajia0.7 km
  • Secret Burger Ltd0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • North Chadderton Con Club0.5 km
  • Rifle Range Inn0.6 km
  • Toby Carvery0.8 km
  • Chadderton Football Club0.7 km
  • Springbank1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Hadi Boos0.7 km
  • Keyaans Kitchen0.7 km
  • Lucky's Diner Ltd0.6 km
  • Maimuna Caffe0.7 km
  • Paprika Delight0.7 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 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)0.2 km
  • Eustace Street0.2 km
  • Eustace Street0.2 km
  • Burnley Lane0.2 km