Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

PITT STREET, OL4 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PITT STREET, OL4 1AL.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

31

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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 1AL 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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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines OL4 1AL — 91% 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 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pitt Street, 0.4km from Glodwick in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00027501 (shared with 7 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 1AL. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British1.8%
Asian / British Asian91.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

OL4 1AL 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 pupils0.2 km
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Horton Mill Community Primary School

Good250 pupils0.4 km
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Greenhill Academy

Good501 pupils0.5 km
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Alexandra Park Junior School

Requires Improvement344 pupils0.5 km
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Roundthorn Primary Academy

Outstanding242 pupils0.8 km
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Broadfield Primary School

Good398 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy Clarksfield

Inadequate460 pupils1.0 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good232 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Lees Road Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Al Madina Oldham Limited0.5 km
  • Ali General Store0.0 km
  • Argos Ltd1.0 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Boat House Cafe0.5 km
  • Frangos0.8 km
  • Kilombo0.8 km
  • Scholes Gym0.7 km
  • 24 Mocktails Limited0.8 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • AI Takeaway0.4 km
  • Florida Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Glodwick Chippy0.4 km
  • Oldham Shawarma0.8 km
  • One Love0.9 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Parkside Lodgings0.7 km
  • Honeywell Residential Lettings0.8 km
  • Fox and Pine1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Miljul Chai House0.8 km
  • The Hawthorn Inn0.8 km
  • Bridge Inn0.6 km
  • Grapes Bar1.0 km
  • Jaymar Dance Centre1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Khyber Bakery0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • One Stop0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.5 km
  • Derker Metrolink1.5 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Glodwick Road0.1 km
  • Bolton Street0.1 km
  • Waterloo Street0.2 km
  • Bismark Street0.2 km
  • Waterloo Street0.2 km