OL8 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gainsborough Avenue, 0.0km from Coppice in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Medlock Vale ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% 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 £103k, 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 OL8 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00027528 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE, OL8 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE, OL8 1AH.
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30
£ 0 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1AH 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
86% of OL8 1AH's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 OL8 1AH. The average age is 29.9. 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 crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 103,000
1 sales · Mean £ 103,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
OL8 1AH 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
Coppice Primary Academy
Werneth Primary School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Broadfield Primary School
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
The Springboard Project
The Hathershaw College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Coppice Bazaar0.6 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.8 km
- Ashton Road Pharmacy0.9 km
- Baymans Butchers0.6 km
- Coppice Halal Meat0.7 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Ambitions1.0 km
- MT Belly's0.9 km
- Kilroy's Kitchen0.8 km
- Kebabish House0.6 km
- Loz's Cafe0.8 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Super Smash0.7 km
- Ayaan Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- A1 Sweet Centre0.5 km
- Frying Pan Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Jack Spratts0.6 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Britannia Tavern0.9 km
- White Hart Inn1.0 km
- Royal Oak0.8 km
- Westend Bowling Club0.4 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.0 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.7 km
- Hollinwood Metrolink2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Windsor Road0.1 km
- Clarence Avenue0.1 km
- Coppice Street0.1 km
- Frederick Street0.2 km
- Chamber Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81AH · Data under Open Government Licence