Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL9 0DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL9 0DX.

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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 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.

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10/10
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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

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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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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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

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Bare Trees Primary School

Outstanding657 pupils0.0 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 pupils1.0 km
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The Radclyffe School

Requires Improvement1495 pupils1.0 km
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North Chadderton School

Requires Improvement1582 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good402 pupils1.0 km
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Westwood Academy

Good217 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

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
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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