OL9 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Street, 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 0DG 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. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 37% 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 14% — 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. Property: With prices averaging £50k, 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00027017 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA STREET, OL9 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, OL9 0DG.
394
36
£ 35,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL9 0DG 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.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, OL9 0DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL9 0DG. The average age is 36.4. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 50,000
1 sales · Mean £ 50,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
OL9 0DG 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.
school Local Schools
Bare Trees Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
Westwood Academy
St Herbert's RC School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Northmoor Academy
Richmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Premier Petrol Stations Ltd1.0 km
- Ahmed Bros0.4 km
- Al Amin Superstore0.6 km
- Fresh Halal0.7 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- North Chadderton Con Club0.3 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.7 km
- Toby Carvery0.9 km
- Chadderton Football Club0.6 km
- The Crown0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Hadi Boos0.8 km
- Keyaans Kitchen0.7 km
- Lucky's Diner Ltd0.6 km
- Maimuna Caffe0.7 km
- Paprika Delight0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- B&M0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- AB Snax0.6 km
- Burgerize0.4 km
- Pan Ajia0.7 km
- Secret Burger Ltd0.4 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.1 km
- Derker Metrolink2.3 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Falcon Drive0.0 km
- Congregational Church0.1 km
- Victoria Street0.2 km
- Eustace Street0.3 km
- Eustace Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL90DG · Data under Open Government Licence