OL4 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chesterfield Street, 0.3km from Moorhey in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
For families considering a move, OL4 1BP 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 — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00027493 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTERFIELD STREET, OL4 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTERFIELD STREET, OL4 1BP.
477
29
£ 32,800 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL4 1BP 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
OL4 1BP has a highly multicultural community character — 95% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL4 1BP. The average age is 28.6. 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: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL4 1BP 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
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Greenhill Academy
Alexandra Park Junior School
Oasis Academy Clarksfield
Roundthorn Primary Academy
St Anne's RC Primary School
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.0 km
- Lees Road Pharmacy0.5 km
- Al Madina Oldham Limited0.3 km
- Ali General Store0.2 km
- Bhatti Halal Meat0.5 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Boat House Cafe0.6 km
- 24 Mocktails Limited0.7 km
- Servest Food Company0.8 km
- Arundel Bakery0.8 km
- KFC0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- AI Takeaway0.6 km
- GG's Caribbean Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
- Zahi's0.5 km
- Derker Tandoori0.9 km
- Grillicious0.9 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Tesco Extra1.0 km
- Khyber Bakery0.8 km
- One Stop0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Interclubbers Bar Oldham0.8 km
- Friendship Inn1.0 km
- Miljul Chai House0.8 km
- The Hawthorn Inn0.8 km
- Harry's Bar1.0 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Parkside Lodgings0.8 km
- Honeywell Residential Lettings1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.5 km
- Derker Metrolink1.4 km
- Oldham Werneth2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Roundthorn Road0.1 km
- Roundthorn Road0.1 km
- Bolton Street0.1 km
- Moorhey Street0.1 km
- Gladstone Street0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: OL41BP · Data under Open Government Licence