OL4 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lowside Drive, 0.1km 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 1AS 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% 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. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 31.5% year-on-year. 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00168619 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWSIDE DRIVE, OL4 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWSIDE DRIVE, OL4 1AS.
289
34
£ 32,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL4 1AS 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.
Area Character
OL4 1AS has a highly multicultural community character — 76% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 31.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL4 1AS. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 142,500
15 sales · Mean £ 156,163
Terraced
£ 113,500
2 sales · Mean £ 113,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
OL4 1AS 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.
school Local Schools
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Alexandra Park Junior School
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Greenhill Academy
Oasis Academy Clarksfield
St Anne's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- Lees Road Pharmacy0.6 km
- Al Madina Oldham Limited0.4 km
- Ali General Store0.4 km
- Bhatti Halal Meat0.6 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Boat House Cafe0.8 km
- Scholes Gym0.8 km
- St Barnabas Food Co-operative1.0 km
- Sugar Rush Creamery Ltd0.8 km
- New Earth St Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- AI Takeaway0.8 km
- Zahi's0.7 km
- Chaska Takeaway0.3 km
- King Kebab Peri Peri0.2 km
- Kingdo House0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lighthouse Inn0.9 km
- Friendship Inn0.8 km
- The Hawthorn Inn0.5 km
- Bridge Inn0.7 km
- Manor Inn0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Parkside Lodgings0.4 km
- Honeywell Residential Lettings0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.9 km
- Derker Metrolink1.7 km
- Oldham Werneth2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Waterloo Street0.2 km
- Brewerton Road0.2 km
- Brewerton Road0.2 km
- Glodwick Road0.2 km
- Glodwick Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL41AS · Data under Open Government Licence