OL4 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pitt Street East, 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 1BU 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 self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 67% 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 £67k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00181744 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PITT STREET EAST, OL4 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PITT STREET EAST, OL4 1BU.
401
32
£ 32,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL4 1BU 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
Cultural diversity defines OL4 1BU — 87% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL4 1BU. The average age is 32.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 67,000
1 sales · Mean £ 67,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
OL4 1BU 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
Greenhill Academy
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Oasis Academy Clarksfield
St Anne's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- Lees Road Pharmacy0.6 km
- Al Madina Oldham Limited0.3 km
- Ali General Store0.3 km
- Bhatti Halal Meat0.6 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Boat House Cafe0.8 km
- Scholes Gym0.7 km
- 24 Mocktails Limited0.9 km
- St Barnabas Food Co-operative0.9 km
- Sugar Rush Creamery Ltd0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- AI Takeaway0.7 km
- Kingdo House0.8 km
- Glodwick Chippy0.7 km
- One Love1.0 km
- Palace Kebab House0.6 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Parkside Lodgings0.5 km
- Honeywell Residential Lettings0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Friendship Inn0.8 km
- The Hawthorn Inn0.5 km
- Lighthouse Inn0.8 km
- Bridge Inn0.6 km
- Royal Oak1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- One Stop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.8 km
- Derker Metrolink1.6 km
- Oldham Werneth2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bolton Street0.2 km
- Waterloo Street0.2 km
- Brewerton Road0.2 km
- Brewerton Road0.2 km
- Gladstone Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL41BU · Data under Open Government Licence