OL8 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Oldham in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL8 1DH is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00027522 (shared with 149 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL8 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL8 1DH.
240
39
£ 32,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1DH 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
OL8 1DH has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1DH. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
The Springboard Project
Northmoor Academy
Richmond Academy
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Westwood Academy
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Card Factory0.4 km
- Coppice Bazaar0.6 km
- Cupcake Cravings0.1 km
- King Street News0.1 km
- Oldham European Store Ltd0.3 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The George Tavern0.1 km
- Miljul Chai House0.8 km
- Boltmakers Rest0.7 km
- Candlelight Function Venue0.3 km
- The Tommyfield0.3 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Ambitions0.3 km
- BBQ'd0.2 km
- Clean Plate Kitchen0.3 km
- MT Belly's0.8 km
- My Karak Chai0.4 km
- + 91 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Santos0.2 km
- Super Smash0.9 km
- Toronto Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Rice Bar0.9 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth0.8 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.0 km
- Derker Metrolink1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Barn Street0.0 km
- John Street0.1 km
- John Street0.1 km
- Civic Centre (Stop KK)0.1 km
- Civic Centre (Stop JJ)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81DH · Data under Open Government Licence