Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

PALM GROVE, OL9 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALM GROVE, OL9 0DU.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL9 0DU 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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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in OL9 0DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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OL9 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Palm Grove, 0.4km 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 0DU 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. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: With prices averaging £166k, 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00027043 (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 0DU. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.1%
Asian / British Asian57.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 152,000

1 sales · Mean £ 152,000

Terraced

£ 140,000

2 sales · Mean £ 140,000

school Local Schools

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Bare Trees Primary School

Outstanding657 pupils0.1 km
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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils0.4 km
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St Herbert's RC School

Good338 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils0.9 km
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Westwood Academy

Good217 pupils1.0 km
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The Radclyffe School

Requires Improvement1495 pupils1.0 km
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North Chadderton School

Requires Improvement1582 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good402 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Currys & PC World Megastore1.0 km
  • Everlast Gym1.0 km
  • Next Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • 12 Ten Off Licence1.0 km
  • Dessert 2 You1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Nandos1.0 km
  • Gourmet Steak and Grill0.8 km
  • Indian Ocean Restaurant0.8 km
  • Oldham Snooker Academy0.6 km
  • Relish 210.5 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • B&M0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Spring Bank Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Springbank0.8 km
  • Chadderton Reform Club0.4 km
  • Hunt Lane Tavern0.8 km
  • Spring Vale Inn0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Brunch Bistro0.8 km
  • Saz's Hot & Cold Sarnies0.8 km
  • Mamma's0.6 km
  • Mumtaz Chai0.8 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Werneth1.3 km
  • Mills Hill2.1 km
  • Derker Metrolink2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Holly Grove0.1 km
  • Holly Grove0.1 km
  • Eustace Street0.2 km
  • Lilac Grove0.2 km
  • Eustace Street0.2 km