OL4 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 1DX 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 healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% 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 12% — 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00027490 (shared with 594 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL4 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL4 1DX.
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£ 32,800 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL4 1DX 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
With 50% social renting, OL4 1DX 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 1DX. The average age is 28.9. 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 renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL4 1DX 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
Alexandra Park Junior School
The Springboard Project
Broadfield Primary School
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
The Blue Coat CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- Lees Road Pharmacy0.7 km
- Afsana Convenience Store1.0 km
- Al Madina Oldham Limited0.6 km
- Ali General Store0.3 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Boat House Cafe0.4 km
- Smash Official1.0 km
- UCO Cafe0.9 km
- Ambitions0.9 km
- BBQ'd1.0 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- AI Takeaway0.4 km
- GG's Caribbean Takeaway Ltd1.0 km
- Santos1.0 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Zahi's0.8 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Boltmakers Rest0.7 km
- Ashton Arms0.8 km
- Hare & Hounds0.7 km
- Higginshaw Sports and Social Club1.0 km
- The Interclubbers Bar Oldham0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Khyber Bakery0.5 km
- One Stop0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fox and Pine0.7 km
- Honeywell Residential Lettings1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.3 km
- Derker Metrolink1.2 km
- Oldham Werneth1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hardy Street0.2 km
- Hardy Street0.2 km
- Bismark Street0.2 km
- Bismark Street0.2 km
- Churchill Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL41DX · Data under Open Government Licence