Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

GLODWICK, OL4 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLODWICK, OL4 1AH.

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Population

516

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL4 1AH 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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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines OL4 1AH — 93% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glodwick, 0.2km from Glodwick in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

For families considering a move, OL4 1AH represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00168618 (shared with 5 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 1AH. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British1.0%
Asian / British Asian92.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

OL4 1AH 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.

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school Local Schools

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Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding342 pupils0.1 km
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Alexandra Park Junior School

Requires Improvement344 pupils0.3 km
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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.6 km
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Horton Mill Community Primary School

Good250 pupils0.6 km
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Roundthorn Primary Academy

Outstanding242 pupils0.7 km
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Broadfield Primary School

Good398 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Leesbrook

Good790 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Clarksfield

Inadequate460 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Lees Road Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Al Madina Oldham Limited0.5 km
  • Ali General Store0.2 km
  • Bhatti Halal Meat0.8 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Boat House Cafe0.6 km
  • 24 Mocktails Limited1.0 km
  • Zaraks Grill Lounge1.0 km
  • Frangos1.0 km
  • Kilombo1.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • AI Takeaway0.5 km
  • Zahi's0.8 km
  • Chaska Takeaway0.2 km
  • King Kebab Peri Peri0.3 km
  • Kingdo House0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Khyber Bakery1.0 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Parkside Lodgings0.5 km
  • Honeywell Residential Lettings0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Hawthorn Inn0.7 km
  • Bridge Inn0.7 km
  • Royal Oak0.9 km
  • Whittles @ Tokyo0.9 km
  • Oldham Deaf Social Club0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.7 km
  • Derker Metrolink1.7 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterloo Street0.0 km
  • Glodwick Road0.1 km
  • Waterloo Street0.1 km
  • Glodwick Road0.1 km
  • Queens Road0.1 km