Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

PENNANT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, OL1 3NP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNANT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, OL1 3NP.

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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 3NP 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

No single demographic signal dominates OL1 3NP — age 29, 48% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

OL1 3NP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pennant Industrial Estate, 0.4km from Acre in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St James' ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

Day-to-day life in OL1 3NP has the character of a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.

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 3NP 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 3NP. 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 2025-09)

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

Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Greenacres Primary Academy

Good252 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good232 pupils0.5 km
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Mayfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.5 km
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Littlemoor Primary School

Requires Improvement306 pupils0.6 km
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Beever Primary School

Good231 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Clarksfield

Inadequate460 pupils0.8 km
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Horton Mill Community Primary School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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The Blue Coat CofE School

Outstanding1683 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Al's Express0.9 km
  • Bismillah Mini Market0.7 km
  • Hussain and Sons Cash & Carry0.8 km
  • Price Cutters0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Miljul Chai House0.9 km
  • Lowerhouse Inn0.2 km
  • Whittles @ Tokyo1.0 km
  • Higginshaw Sports and Social Club0.6 km
  • The Interclubbers Bar Oldham0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • DamasGO0.3 km
  • Frangos0.8 km
  • Scholes Gym0.5 km
  • Arundel Bakery0.3 km
  • KFC0.1 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Khyber Bakery0.9 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco Extra0.3 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Florida Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Jackie Chan0.3 km
  • Oldham Shawarma1.0 km
  • One Love0.2 km
  • The Butty Box0.9 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derker Metrolink0.5 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.8 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bower Street0.1 km
  • Huddersfield Road0.1 km
  • Hill Street0.2 km
  • Hill Street0.2 km
  • Tesco Store0.2 km