Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

VICTORIA STREET, OL9 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, OL9 0BY.

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Population

416

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /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 0BY 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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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines OL9 0BY — 69% 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 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Street, 0.3km 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 0BY 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. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 29% 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 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: With prices averaging £132k, 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00027037 (shared with 9 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 0BY. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.6%
Asian / British Asian68.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 132,500

2 sales · Mean £ 132,500

school Local Schools

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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils0.0 km
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Bare Trees Primary School

Outstanding657 pupils0.4 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.9 km
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Westwood Academy

Good217 pupils0.9 km
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St Herbert's RC School

Good338 pupils1.0 km
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Northmoor Academy

Good454 pupils1.1 km
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Richmond Academy

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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The Oldham Academy North

Good1322 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Ahmed Bros0.7 km
  • Al Amin Superstore0.8 km
  • Fresh Halal0.8 km
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

40 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Hadi Boos0.7 km
  • Heathers Kitchen 30.9 km
  • Keyaans Kitchen0.9 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • B&M0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • AB Snax1.0 km
  • Burgerize0.5 km
  • Pan Ajia0.9 km
  • Secret Burger Ltd0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Werneth1.4 km
  • Derker Metrolink2.2 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Burnley Lane0.0 km
  • Victoria Street (opp ED1083)(to def rte)0.0 km
  • Wakefield Street0.1 km
  • Wakefield Street0.1 km
  • Bamford Street0.1 km