OL1 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Rhodes Bank in Oldham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
Within the OL1 district, this postcode is characterised by a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.
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 OL1 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00181739 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL1 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL1 1DZ.
187
32
£ 27,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL1 1DZ 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 54% social renting, OL1 1DZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL1 1DZ. The average age is 32.1. 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
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Greenhill Academy
The Blue Coat CofE School
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
The Springboard Project
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Beever Primary School
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Card Factory0.4 km
- Cupcake Cravings0.7 km
- King Street News0.7 km
- Oldham European Store Ltd0.6 km
- Union Newsagents0.6 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- The George Tavern0.7 km
- Miljul Chai House0.1 km
- Harry's Bar0.2 km
- Party 1 at the Cotton Rooms0.3 km
- The Bees Knees0.2 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Ambitions0.7 km
- BBQ'd0.6 km
- Clean Plate Kitchen0.5 km
- My Karak Chai0.4 km
- Oodles Chinese0.7 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Santos0.7 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Florida Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Glodwick Chippy0.6 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.1 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.3 km
- Derker Metrolink1.0 km
- Oldham Werneth1.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Link Centre0.0 km
- The Link Centre0.0 km
- The Link Centre0.0 km
- Oldham - Bridge Street0.1 km
- Union Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL11DZ · Data under Open Government Licence