OL1 3UQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Egerton Street, 0.3km from Mumps in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL1 3UQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.
Property: With prices averaging £73k, 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 3UQ are sourced from Output Area E00181792 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EGERTON STREET, OL1 3UQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EGERTON STREET, OL1 3UQ.
363
34
£ 27,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL1 3UQ 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.
Area Character
OL1 3UQ has a significant social housing presence — 47% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL1 3UQ. The average age is 33.9. 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
Flat
£ 73,250
2 sales · Mean £ 73,250
school Local Schools
The Blue Coat CofE School
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Beever Primary School
Horton Mill Community Primary School
The Springboard Project
Greenhill Academy
Northmoor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Card Factory0.6 km
- Cupcake Cravings0.8 km
- King Street News0.8 km
- Oldham European Store Ltd0.7 km
- Union Newsagents0.8 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The George Tavern0.7 km
- Miljul Chai House0.3 km
- Boltmakers Rest0.1 km
- Candlelight Function Venue0.6 km
- The Tommyfield0.6 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Ambitions0.8 km
- BBQ'd0.8 km
- Clean Plate Kitchen0.7 km
- My Karak Chai0.5 km
- Oodles Chinese0.8 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Santos0.8 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.7 km
- AI Takeaway1.0 km
- Florida Fried Chicken0.3 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.5 km
- Derker Metrolink0.7 km
- Oldham Werneth1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Blue Coat School0.1 km
- Egerton Street (to define route)0.1 km
- Higginshaw Road0.1 km
- Higginshaw Road0.1 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL13UQ · Data under Open Government Licence