OL1 1SA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Retiro Street, 0.3km from Rhodes Bank in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL1 1SA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 22% — 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 OL1 1SA are sourced from Output Area E00027522 (shared with 149 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RETIRO STREET, OL1 1SA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RETIRO STREET, OL1 1SA.
240
39
£ 32,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL1 1SA 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 71% of tenure in OL1 1SA — 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 OL1 1SA. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
The Springboard Project
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
The Blue Coat CofE School
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Greenhill Academy
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Beever Primary School
Northmoor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Card Factory0.3 km
- Coppice Bazaar1.0 km
- Cupcake Cravings0.5 km
- King Street News0.5 km
- Oldham European Store Ltd0.4 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- The George Tavern0.5 km
- Miljul Chai House0.2 km
- Boltmakers Rest0.2 km
- Candlelight Function Venue0.5 km
- The Tommyfield0.5 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Ambitions0.5 km
- BBQ'd0.5 km
- Clean Plate Kitchen0.4 km
- My Karak Chai0.2 km
- Oodles Chinese0.5 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Santos0.5 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.4 km
- AI Takeaway0.7 km
- Florida Fried Chicken0.2 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.5 km
- Derker Metrolink1.0 km
- Oldham Werneth1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Temporary Stop0.0 km
- St Mary's Way0.1 km
- Oldham - Yorkshire Street0.1 km
- Waterloo Street (to define route)0.1 km
- Oldham - Queen Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL11SA · Data under Open Government Licence