Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

GRAINS BAR, OL1 4SX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAINS BAR, OL1 4SX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

339

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL1 4SX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

OL1 4SX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 80% 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 4SX is a safe, established residential area on Grains Bar, 0.0km from Grains Bar in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Saddleworth North ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For families considering a move, OL1 4SX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OL1 4SX are sourced from Output Area E00027423 (shared with 19 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 4SX. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

OL1 4SX has low crime rates — 1 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 offences1

school Local Schools

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St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School

Outstanding226 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Grains Bar Hotel0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Ladd0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bishop Park Pitch & Putt Cafe0.4 km
  • Little Owl Farm0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink2.2 km
  • Newhey Metrolink3.9 km
  • Derker Metrolink4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Grains Bar0.2 km
  • Grains Bar0.2 km
  • Braeside0.3 km
  • Braeside0.3 km
  • Doorstones Farm0.4 km