Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

HARCOURT STREET, OL1 4DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARCOURT STREET, OL1 4DS.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

43

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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 4DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

OL1 4DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 75% 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 4DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harcourt Street, 0.2km from Acre in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St James' ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00181754 (shared with 10 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 4DS. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 174,983

Terraced

£ 88,000

1 sales · Mean £ 88,000

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

OL1 4DS 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 offences2

school Local Schools

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Mayfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.4 km
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Beever Primary School

Good231 pupils0.5 km
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Willowpark Primary Academy

Good243 pupils0.5 km
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St. Theresa's RC Primary School

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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Littlemoor Primary School

Requires Improvement306 pupils0.8 km
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The Blue Coat CofE School

Outstanding1683 pupils0.8 km
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The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy

0.8 km
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Greenacres Primary Academy

Good252 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Oldham Service Station0.5 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Fare Share0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Lowerhouse Inn0.4 km
  • Oldham Sports and Community Club0.9 km
  • Higginshaw Sports and Social Club0.5 km
  • St Annes Rugby League Club0.7 km
  • The Interclubbers Bar Oldham1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Arundel Bakery0.7 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Littlemoor Cafe0.8 km
  • Roys Rolls0.6 km
  • The Cafe0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket1.0 km
  • Tesco Extra0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Al Madina Takeaway Ltd0.6 km
  • Happy Family1.0 km
  • On A Roll1.0 km
  • Taj Mahal Finest Indian Cuisine0.6 km
  • The New Mandarin0.5 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derker Metrolink0.2 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.1 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bartlemore Street0.0 km
  • Bartlemore Street0.0 km
  • Bartlemore Street0.1 km
  • Yates Street0.1 km
  • Yates Street0.1 km