Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL9 0BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

360

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OL9 0BT 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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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines OL9 0BT — 70% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

OL9 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Burnley Brow in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Coldhurst ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL9 0BT is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 32% 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 13% — 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 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00027105 (shared with 30 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 0BT. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British10.0%
Asian / British Asian70.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

school Local Schools

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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils0.3 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.6 km
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Bare Trees Primary School

Outstanding657 pupils0.6 km
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Westwood Academy

Good217 pupils0.8 km
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Northmoor Academy

Good454 pupils0.9 km
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Richmond Academy

Good418 pupils1.1 km
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The Oldham Academy North

Good1322 pupils1.2 km
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St Herbert's RC School

Good338 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Burtons Newsagents0.8 km
  • Lush Bake Ltd0.9 km
  • Newsplus0.2 km
  • Parkgate Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Currys & PC World Megastore1.0 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Khau Galli0.9 km
  • Chadderton Reform Club1.0 km
  • Spring Vale Inn0.9 km
  • North Chadderton Con Club0.8 km
  • Rifle Range Inn0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Ree Ming0.9 km
  • Sandwich Bar One0.2 km
  • Bread and Butter0.6 km
  • Lalahs0.7 km
  • Mamma's1.0 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Nandos1.0 km
  • Gourmet Steak and Grill0.3 km
  • Heathers Kitchen 20.9 km
  • Indian Ocean Restaurant0.3 km
  • Moza Bites0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • B&M0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Werneth1.3 km
  • Derker Metrolink1.9 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Westhulme Avenue0.0 km
  • Westhulme Avenue0.1 km
  • Bamford Street0.2 km
  • Wakefield Street0.2 km
  • Wakefield Street0.2 km