Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL1 2SS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL1 2SS.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OL1 2SS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 42, OL1 2SS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

OL1 2SS is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Chadderton Heights in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton North ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

For families considering a move, OL1 2SS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for OL1 2SS are sourced from Output Area E00027320 (shared with 16 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 OL1 2SS. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

school Local Schools

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North Chadderton School

Requires Improvement1582 pupils1.2 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good402 pupils1.2 km
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Thorp Primary School

Good213 pupils1.4 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good247 pupils1.4 km
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St John's VA Church of England Primary School, Thornham

Good98 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Horton Arms0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Cinder Hill Farm0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mills Hill2.2 km
  • Castleton3.3 km
  • Oldham Werneth3.5 km