OL8 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Union Street West, 0.3km from Bank Top in Oldham. Administratively it sits within Werneth ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL8 1DX 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, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% 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. 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00027643 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNION STREET WEST, OL8 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET WEST, OL8 1DX.
428
30
£ 32,200 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1DX 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
Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in OL8 1DX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DX. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
OL8 1DX 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
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Richmond Academy
Werneth Primary School
The Springboard Project
Coppice Primary Academy
Westwood Academy
Northmoor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Afsana Convenience Store0.5 km
- Argos Ltd0.7 km
- Bhatti Foods0.1 km
- Imran Halal Meat Ltd0.4 km
- Mamzys News/Off Licence0.0 km
- + 84 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Aromas0.4 km
- Smash Official0.5 km
- Sumo Sushi Bar0.4 km
- Sweet Obsession0.3 km
- UCO Cafe0.5 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Rice Bar0.5 km
- Charcoal Shawarma0.9 km
- Pan Ajia0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Lahori Chaska0.9 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Candlelight Function Venue0.8 km
- The Tommyfield0.8 km
- Oldham Deaf Social Club0.9 km
- Buck & Union0.6 km
- Banktop Tavern0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox and Pine0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth0.5 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink1.4 km
- Derker Metrolink2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lee Street0.1 km
- Lee Street0.1 km
- Pembroke Street0.1 km
- Oldham Way0.1 km
- Oldham Sixth Form College (to def route)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81DX · Data under Open Government Licence