OL8 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lee Street, 0.3km from Primrose Bank in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL8 1BQ 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, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 84% 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 7% — 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: With prices averaging £52k, 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00181756 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEE STREET, OL8 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEE STREET, OL8 1BQ.
438
26
£ 32,200 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1BQ 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
OL8 1BQ has a significant social housing presence — 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 OL8 1BQ. The average age is 25.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 52,000
1 sales · Mean £ 52,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL8 1BQ 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
The Springboard Project
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
Greenhill Academy
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- Coppice Bazaar0.6 km
- Cupcake Cravings0.9 km
- King Street News0.9 km
- Oldham European Store Ltd0.9 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The George Tavern1.0 km
- Falconers Arms0.7 km
- Famous King George0.9 km
- Druid Arms0.5 km
- Cob and Coal Tap0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Ambitions0.8 km
- BBQ'd0.8 km
- Clean Plate Kitchen0.9 km
- My Karak Chai1.0 km
- Oodles Chinese0.9 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Santos0.8 km
- Super Smash0.9 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.9 km
- AI Takeaway0.8 km
- + 26 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
- Lee Street0.1 km
- Ashton Road0.1 km
- Lee Street0.1 km
- Wilson Street0.2 km
- Broadway Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81BQ · Data under Open Government Licence