OL9 0DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0DX 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 — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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.
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 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00027043 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL9 0DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL9 0DX.
364
37
£ 35,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL9 0DX 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
OL9 0DX has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0DX. 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
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.
school Local Schools
Bare Trees Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Herbert's RC School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The Radclyffe School
North Chadderton School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Westwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Newsplus0.5 km
- Parkgate Convenience Store0.5 km
- Argos Extra0.9 km
- Banoful0.9 km
- Haji Food Stores0.9 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Sandwich Bar One0.5 km
- Spice Grill Oldham Ltd0.7 km
- Hunt Lane Chippy0.8 km
- AB Snax0.7 km
- Burgerize0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club0.3 km
- Sun Mill Inn0.6 km
- North Chadderton Con Club0.5 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.5 km
- Toby Carvery0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Chadderton Bar and Grill0.6 km
- Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Customer Cafe)0.4 km
- Hangry Hub0.5 km
- Oldham Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Sanam0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B&M0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.4 km
- Mills Hill2.1 km
- Derker Metrolink2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Holly Grove0.0 km
- Holly Grove0.0 km
- Eustace Street0.1 km
- Lilac Grove0.2 km
- Eustace Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL90DX · Data under Open Government Licence