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.
PALM GROVE, OL9 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALM GROVE, OL9 0DU.
364
37
£ 35,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
Bare Trees Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Herbert's RC School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Westwood Academy
The Radclyffe School
North Chadderton School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- B&M0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: OL90DU · Data under Open Government Licence