OL1 4PU is a mixed residential area on Dalesman Drive, 0.4km from Sholver in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St James' ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
For families considering a move, OL1 4PU represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL1 4PU are sourced from Output Area E00027448 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DALESMAN DRIVE, OL1 4PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALESMAN DRIVE, OL1 4PU.
365
35
£ 41,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates OL1 4PU — age 35, 83% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL1 4PU. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 136,000
9 sales · Mean £ 145,438
Terraced
£ 131,000
1 sales · Mean £ 131,000
school Local Schools
Hodge Clough Primary School
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
St. Theresa's RC Primary School
St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
Woodlands Primary Academy
Kingsland School
Willowpark Primary Academy
Mayfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Community Fridge0.6 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Raja Brothers/Premier Convenience Store0.5 km
- Shukria Off Licence0.7 km
- R M A Newsagent0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Sholver Tandoori0.7 km
- Caths Cuisine0.5 km
- Man Sun Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Rainbow Chippy0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Northgate0.3 km
- Highfield Inn0.6 km
- Moorside Cricket/Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Moorside Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink1.5 km
- Derker Metrolink2.0 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sholver Terminus0.3 km
- Cop Road0.3 km
- Wilkes Street0.3 km
- Wilkes Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL14PU · Data under Open Government Licence