OL4 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Rhodes Bank in Oldham. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL4 1DP is 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 teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00181800 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL4 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL4 1DP.
237
30
£ 32,800 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL4 1DP 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
With 43% social renting, OL4 1DP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL4 1DP. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL4 1DP 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
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Greenhill Academy
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
The Blue Coat CofE School
Beever Primary School
Alexandra Park Junior School
St Anne's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- Lees Road Pharmacy0.7 km
- Al Madina Oldham Limited0.6 km
- Ali General Store0.4 km
- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Boat House Cafe0.6 km
- UCO Cafe0.9 km
- Clean Plate Kitchen0.9 km
- My Karak Chai0.8 km
- Piri Piri0.9 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- AI Takeaway0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- GG's Caribbean Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Zahi's0.7 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Boltmakers Rest0.7 km
- Ashton Arms0.8 km
- Hare & Hounds0.7 km
- Higginshaw Sports and Social Club0.8 km
- The Interclubbers Bar Oldham0.5 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Tesco Extra0.9 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Khyber Bakery0.5 km
- One Stop0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.2 km
- Derker Metrolink1.1 km
- Oldham Werneth1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Southlink0.1 km
- Southlink0.1 km
- Oldham Mumps0.2 km
- Oldham Mumps Rail Station (closed)0.2 km
- Victoria Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL41DP · Data under Open Government Licence