Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

BISMARCK STREET, OL4 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISMARCK STREET, OL4 1AE.

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Population

592

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL4 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

97% of OL4 1AE's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

OL4 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bismarck Street, 0.5km from Glodwick in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

This is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 OL4 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00026974 (shared with 10 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 OL4 1AE. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British0.8%
Asian / British Asian97.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

OL4 1AE has low crime rates — 0 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 offences2

school Local Schools

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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.3 km
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Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding342 pupils0.3 km
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Alexandra Park Junior School

Requires Improvement344 pupils0.4 km
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Horton Mill Community Primary School

Good250 pupils0.5 km
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Broadfield Primary School

Good398 pupils0.7 km
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The Springboard Project

54 pupils0.9 km
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Roundthorn Primary Academy

Outstanding242 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Clarksfield

Inadequate460 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Lees Road Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Al Madina Oldham Limited0.7 km
  • Ali General Store0.2 km
  • Argos Ltd0.8 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Boat House Cafe0.3 km
  • UCO Cafe0.9 km
  • Frangos0.8 km
  • Kilombo0.7 km
  • Scholes Gym0.8 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • AI Takeaway0.2 km
  • Charcoal Shawarma1.0 km
  • Florida Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Glodwick Chippy0.2 km
  • Oldham Shawarma0.8 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Parkside Lodgings0.8 km
  • Honeywell Residential Lettings0.7 km
  • Fox and Pine0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Miljul Chai House0.8 km
  • Boltmakers Rest1.0 km
  • Bridge Inn0.7 km
  • Grapes Bar0.9 km
  • Jaymar Dance Centre0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Khyber Bakery0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • One Stop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.6 km
  • Derker Metrolink1.5 km
  • Oldham Werneth1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bismark Street0.0 km
  • Bismark Street0.1 km
  • Hardy Street0.1 km
  • Woodlands0.1 km
  • Hardy Street0.1 km