OL8 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1EB 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. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 60% 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 16% — 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00027638 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL8 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL8 1EB.
406
32
£ 32,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL8 1EB 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 60% of tenure in OL8 1EB — 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 1EB. The average age is 32.3. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
OL8 1EB 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
The Springboard Project
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Richmond Academy
Broadfield Primary School
Northmoor Academy
Werneth Primary School
Greenhill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Afsana Convenience Store0.2 km
- Argos Ltd0.4 km
- Bhatti Foods0.4 km
- Imran Halal Meat Ltd0.5 km
- Mamzys News/Off Licence0.4 km
- + 85 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Aromas0.3 km
- Boat House Cafe0.8 km
- Smash Official0.2 km
- Sumo Sushi Bar0.3 km
- Sweet Obsession0.6 km
- + 81 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- AI Takeaway0.9 km
- Rice Bar0.8 km
- Charcoal Shawarma0.8 km
- Florida Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Glodwick Chippy0.9 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Miljul Chai House0.8 km
- Boltmakers Rest0.8 km
- Candlelight Function Venue0.6 km
- The Tommyfield0.6 km
- Oldham Deaf Social Club0.6 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Khyber Bakery0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.5 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 Metrolink1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sixth Form College0.1 km
- Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Oldham Way (to define route)0.1 km
- Oldham Way (to define route)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL81EB · Data under Open Government Licence