Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL2 8NX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL2 8NX.

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Population

441

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL2 8NX 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OL2 8NX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 55% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL2 8NX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Newtown in Shaw (Oldham). Administratively it sits within Shaw ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.

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 OL2 8NX are sourced from Output Area E00027576 (shared with 25 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 OL2 8NX. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.3%
Asian / British Asian25.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

school Local Schools

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East Crompton St James CofE Primary School

Good191 pupils0.4 km
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Beal Vale Primary School

Good199 pupils0.5 km
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Crompton Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good234 pupils0.8 km
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East Crompton St George's CofE School

Good182 pupils0.9 km
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Buckstones Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils1.0 km
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Rushcroft Primary School

Good190 pupils1.1 km
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The Crompton House Church of England Academy

Good1764 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Cissie Barlow's Traditional Sweet Shop0.1 km
  • Eats & Meats0.1 km
  • Farmers Choice (Quality Butchers) Ltd0.4 km
  • Iceland0.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Elite Fitness0.6 km
  • Black Horse0.8 km
  • Crompton Central Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • Coach & Horses0.0 km
  • Commercial Inn0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Delaney's0.0 km
  • Elior UK0.4 km
  • Age UK Oldham0.1 km
  • Asda Cafe (In Store)0.1 km
  • Donnelly's0.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.2 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • 3 Chefs0.2 km
  • Big Lamp Chippy0.3 km
  • Chicken Express Pizza & Milkshake Bar0.7 km
  • Double Luck0.9 km
  • Shaw Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink0.3 km
  • Newhey Metrolink2.7 km
  • Derker Metrolink3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastway0.0 km
  • Dawn Street0.0 km
  • Shaw Town Centre0.0 km
  • Market Street0.0 km
  • Shaw Town Centre0.0 km