OL8 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Charleston Street, 0.4km from Hathershaw in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL8 1BF 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 metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 14% — 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. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00026957 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLESTON STREET, OL8 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLESTON STREET, OL8 1BF.
335
37
£ 33,400 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1BF 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 90% social renting, OL8 1BF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL8 1BF. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL8 1BF has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Broadfield Primary School
The Hathershaw College
Coppice Primary Academy
Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
Alexandra Park Junior School
Werneth Primary School
Medlock Valley Primary School
Greenhill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Glodwick Chippy1.0 km
- Stacey's Caf0.6 km
- AI Takeaway0.9 km
- Erin's Italian Express0.8 km
- Rice and P's0.2 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Green Supermarket0.6 km
- Imran Halal Meat Ltd0.9 km
- Discount Square0.3 km
- Fitton Hill Post Office0.6 km
- Gujar Off Licence0.6 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- The Brew0.9 km
- Aromas0.9 km
- Boat House Cafe0.9 km
- Sumo Sushi Bar0.9 km
- Buzy Bee Cafe0.2 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Falconers Arms0.6 km
- Famous King George0.8 km
- Honeywell Arms0.5 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Druid Arms0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Honeywell Residential Lettings0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.5 km
- Oldham Werneth1.7 km
- Derker Metrolink2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Palmer Close0.1 km
- Honeywell Centre0.1 km
- Ashton Road0.1 km
- Honeywell Lane0.1 km
- Palmer Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81BF · Data under Open Government Licence