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.
OL2 8NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL2 8NX.
441
33
£ 41,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
Beal Vale Primary School
Crompton Primary School
St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
East Crompton St George's CofE School
Buckstones Primary School
Rushcroft Primary School
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.2 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OL28NX · Data under Open Government Licence