OL8 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clay Street, 0.3km from Primrose Bank in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Medlock Vale ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
This 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00027527 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAY STREET, OL8 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY STREET, OL8 1BH.
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28
£ 0 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1BH 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
84% of OL8 1BH'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 1BH. The average age is 27.6. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL8 1BH has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Broadfield Primary School
Coppice Primary Academy
Werneth Primary School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
The Springboard Project
Greenhill Academy
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- Coppice Bazaar0.6 km
- Cupcake Cravings0.9 km
- King Street News0.9 km
- Oldham European Store Ltd0.9 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The George Tavern1.0 km
- Falconers Arms0.7 km
- Famous King George0.8 km
- Druid Arms0.5 km
- Cob and Coal Tap0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Ambitions0.8 km
- BBQ'd0.9 km
- Clean Plate Kitchen0.9 km
- My Karak Chai1.0 km
- Oodles Chinese0.9 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Santos0.9 km
- Super Smash0.9 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.9 km
- AI Takeaway0.8 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Honeywell Residential Lettings0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.2 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.3 km
- Derker Metrolink2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ashton Road0.1 km
- Lee Street0.1 km
- Lee Street0.1 km
- Wilson Street0.1 km
- Broadway Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81BH · Data under Open Government Licence