OL1 2QJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fernhurst Street, 0.5km from Shiloh in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Chadderton North ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OL1 2QJ offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.
Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 2QJ are sourced from Output Area E00181722 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNHURST STREET, OL1 2QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNHURST STREET, OL1 2QJ.
356
32
£ 39,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines OL1 2QJ — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL1 2QJ. The average age is 32.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 141,666
school Local Schools
Burnley Brow Community School
Bare Trees Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
North Chadderton School
The Oldham Academy North
St Herbert's RC School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Baba's Local0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Victoria Off Licence0.4 km
- Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO)0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Chadderton Reform Club1.0 km
- Spring Vale Inn0.9 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.8 km
- The Haggate1.0 km
- North Chadderton Con Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- ASDA Living Cafe0.5 km
- Cafe Royal1.0 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- KFC0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- B&M0.8 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.6 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Mamma's0.5 km
- Mumtaz Chai1.0 km
- Say Cheese0.9 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Tasty Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.7 km
- Mills Hill2.3 km
- Derker Metrolink2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fernhurst Street0.1 km
- Fitton Park0.2 km
- Fitton Park0.2 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.2 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL12QJ · Data under Open Government Licence