OL1 9TA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Oldham in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Coldhurst ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL1 9TA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 9TA are sourced from Output Area E00027093 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL1 9TA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL1 9TA.
267
40
£ 27,900 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL1 9TA 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
With 90% social renting, OL1 9TA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 9TA. The average age is 40.0. 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.
school Local Schools
Northmoor Academy
The Springboard Project
Richmond Academy
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Westwood Academy
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Card Factory0.4 km
- Coppice Bazaar0.7 km
- Cupcake Cravings0.2 km
- King Street News0.3 km
- Oldham European Store Ltd0.3 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The George Tavern0.2 km
- Miljul Chai House0.7 km
- Boltmakers Rest0.6 km
- Candlelight Function Venue0.2 km
- The Tommyfield0.2 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Ambitions0.4 km
- BBQ'd0.3 km
- Clean Plate Kitchen0.3 km
- MT Belly's0.9 km
- My Karak Chai0.4 km
- + 94 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Santos0.3 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Florida Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Oldham Shawarma0.7 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth0.9 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.0 km
- Derker Metrolink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Street QT0.0 km
- Central Bus Stn (Stop P) QS0.0 km
- Civic Centre (Stop JJ)0.0 km
- Oldham Bus Station0.0 km
- Oldham Bus Station0.1 km
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