OL1 4TL is a mixed residential area on Emerald Drive, 0.3km from Moorside in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St James' ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 3.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL1 4TL are sourced from Output Area E00168612 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EMERALD DRIVE, OL1 4TL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMERALD DRIVE, OL1 4TL.
315
35
£ 41,200 /yr
54%
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 4TL — age 35, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL1 4TL. 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
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
Detached
£ 223,997
10 sales · Mean £ 232,999
school Local Schools
Hodge Clough Primary School
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
Woodlands Primary Academy
Kingsland School
St. Theresa's RC Primary School
Willowpark Primary Academy
Waterhead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Rishi's Mini Market1.0 km
- Shukria Off Licence0.3 km
- Strinesdale Food and Booze0.8 km
- Community Fridge0.3 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Northgate0.4 km
- Highfield Inn0.4 km
- Moorside Cricket/Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Moorside Hotel0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Sholver Tandoori0.6 km
- Caths Cuisine0.2 km
- Man Sun Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Nosh - New World Cuisine0.8 km
- Rainbow Chippy0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink1.9 km
- Derker Metrolink2.2 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Turf Pit Lane0.1 km
- Turf Pit Lane0.1 km
- The Moorside0.1 km
- Ripponden Road0.2 km
- Alexandra Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL14TL · Data under Open Government Licence