Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

DERKER STREET, OL1 3NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERKER STREET, OL1 3NB.

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Population

488

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL1 3NB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

OL1 3NB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

OL1 3NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Derker Street, 0.2km from Acre in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St James' ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

This is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

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 3NB are sourced from Output Area E00181720 (shared with 49 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 3NB. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.2%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

OL1 3NB has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Beever Primary School

Good231 pupils0.4 km
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Mayfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.5 km
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Greenacres Primary Academy

Good252 pupils0.7 km
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The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

0.7 km
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The Blue Coat CofE School

Outstanding1683 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good232 pupils0.7 km
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Littlemoor Primary School

Requires Improvement306 pupils0.7 km
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Willowpark Primary Academy

Good243 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Al's Express0.8 km
  • Bismillah Mini Market1.0 km
  • Price Cutters0.9 km
  • Singhs Supersave0.3 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Miljul Chai House0.9 km
  • Lowerhouse Inn0.3 km
  • Whittles @ Tokyo0.9 km
  • Higginshaw Sports and Social Club0.4 km
  • St Annes Rugby League Club0.8 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • DamasGO0.5 km
  • Frangos0.7 km
  • Scholes Gym0.6 km
  • Arundel Bakery0.5 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Khyber Bakery0.9 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Florida Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Jackie Chan0.5 km
  • Oldham Shawarma0.9 km
  • One Love0.4 km
  • The Butty Box1.0 km
  • + 34 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derker Metrolink0.3 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.8 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • London Road (Nbd)0.1 km
  • Derker Street0.1 km
  • Derker Street0.1 km
  • Acton Street0.2 km
  • Bower Street0.2 km