Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL1 3DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL1 3DQ.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 27,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL1 3DQ 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OL1 3DQ has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

OL1 3DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Cold Hurst Hollow in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Coldhurst ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL1 3DQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% 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.

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 3DQ are sourced from Output Area E00027088 (shared with 43 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 3DQ. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.2%
Asian / British Asian13.6%
Black / African / Caribbean10.3%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 2025-11)

OL1 3DQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Ceva Primary School

Good447 pupils0.3 km
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The Blue Coat CofE School

Outstanding1683 pupils0.4 km
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The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

0.4 km
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Northmoor Academy

Good454 pupils0.5 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.6 km
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Beever Primary School

Good231 pupils0.7 km
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The Springboard Project

54 pupils0.7 km
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Richmond Academy

Good418 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Al's Express0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • Cupcake Cravings0.7 km
  • King Street News0.7 km
  • + 69 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Miljul Chai House0.6 km
  • The George Tavern0.6 km
  • Cob and Coal Tap0.7 km
  • Whittles @ Tokyo0.8 km
  • Ashton Arms0.6 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Frangos0.8 km
  • Kilombo0.7 km
  • Ambitions0.8 km
  • BBQ'd0.7 km
  • Clean Plate Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Khyber Bakery0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • B&M1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Florida Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Oldham Shawarma0.6 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Santos0.7 km
  • Toronto Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • + 42 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fox and Pine0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derker Metrolink0.9 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.9 km
  • Oldham Werneth1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Unsworth Way0.1 km
  • Henshaw Street0.1 km
  • Sunfield Road0.1 km
  • Sunfield Road0.1 km
  • Sunfield Road0.1 km