OL1 1UA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Rhodes Bank in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL1 1UA is 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. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1UA are sourced from Output Area E00181739 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL1 1UA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL1 1UA.
187
32
£ 27,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL1 1UA 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 1UA 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 1UA. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL1 1UA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Greenhill Academy
Horton Mill Community Primary School
The Springboard Project
The Blue Coat CofE School
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Beever Primary School
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- Al's Express0.2 km
- Hardy Street Post Office0.4 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Cupcake Cravings0.7 km
- + 75 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Miljul Chai House0.2 km
- The George Tavern0.7 km
- Harry's Bar0.3 km
- Party 1 at the Cotton Rooms0.3 km
- The Bees Knees0.3 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Frangos0.3 km
- Kilombo0.1 km
- Scholes Gym0.7 km
- Ambitions0.7 km
- BBQ'd0.6 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.1 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Florida Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Glodwick Chippy0.5 km
- Oldham Shawarma0.2 km
- One Love0.8 km
- Palace Kebab House0.5 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.2 km
- Derker Metrolink1.0 km
- Oldham Werneth1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Rhodes Bank (to define route)0.0 km
- Rhodes Bank (to define route)0.0 km
- The Link Centre0.1 km
- The Link Centre0.1 km
- Oldham - Bridge Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL11UA · Data under Open Government Licence