OL8 1DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brookfield Street, 0.4km from Primrose Bank in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL8 1DD 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. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% 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: With prices averaging £82k, 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00027524 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKFIELD STREET, OL8 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKFIELD STREET, OL8 1DD.
343
29
£ 32,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1DD 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 40% social renting, OL8 1DD 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 OL8 1DD. The average age is 29.1. 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
£ 73,500
4 sales · Mean £ 75,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
OL8 1DD 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
Broadfield Primary School
The Springboard Project
Greenhill Academy
St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
Coppice Primary Academy
Werneth Primary School
Horton Mill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Afsana Convenience Store0.5 km
- Ali General Store0.9 km
- Argos Ltd0.4 km
- Bhatti Foods0.7 km
- Brook Lane Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 90 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Aromas0.3 km
- Boat House Cafe0.4 km
- Smash Official0.5 km
- Sumo Sushi Bar0.3 km
- UCO Cafe0.3 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- AI Takeaway0.5 km
- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Santos0.5 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Al Raees1.0 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- The George Tavern0.6 km
- Boltmakers Rest0.9 km
- Candlelight Function Venue0.9 km
- The Tommyfield0.9 km
- Oldham Deaf Social Club0.2 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Khyber Bakery0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Honeywell Residential Lettings0.9 km
- Fox and Pine0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink0.8 km
- Oldham Werneth1.2 km
- Derker Metrolink1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wall Street0.1 km
- Ashton Road0.2 km
- Woodstock Street0.2 km
- Wellington Street (to define route)0.2 km
- Wellington Street (to define route)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81DD · Data under Open Government Licence