Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

BURNLEY LANE, OL9 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNLEY LANE, OL9 0BU.

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Population

477

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL9 0BU 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

87% of OL9 0BU's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burnley Lane, 0.3km from Busk in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Coldhurst ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, OL9 0BU offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 26) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.

Property: With prices averaging £72k, 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00027107 (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 0BU. The average age is 26.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British8.2%
Asian / British Asian87.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 72,500

5 sales · Mean £ 83,300

school Local Schools

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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils0.1 km
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Bare Trees Primary School

Outstanding657 pupils0.5 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.8 km
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Westwood Academy

Good217 pupils0.9 km
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Northmoor Academy

Good454 pupils1.0 km
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St Herbert's RC School

Good338 pupils1.2 km
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The Oldham Academy North

Good1322 pupils1.2 km
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Richmond Academy

Good418 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Baba's Local0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Victoria Off Licence0.2 km
  • Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO)0.8 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 36 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Chadderton Reform Club0.9 km
  • Spring Vale Inn0.9 km
  • The Greyhound Inn0.9 km
  • North Chadderton Con Club0.8 km
  • Rifle Range Inn0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • ASDA Living Cafe0.9 km
  • Cafe Royal0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut Restaurant0.9 km
  • Amina Sweets & Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bismillah0.7 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • B&M0.4 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Lalahs0.8 km
  • Mamma's0.8 km
  • Mumtaz Chai0.6 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Werneth1.4 km
  • Derker Metrolink2.1 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wakefield Street0.0 km
  • Wakefield Street0.1 km
  • Bamford Street0.1 km
  • Victoria Street (opp ED1083)(to def rte)0.2 km
  • Burnley Lane0.2 km