Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

PARK CLOSE, OL9 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK CLOSE, OL9 0AG.

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Population

388

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OL9 0AG 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

OL9 0AG is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL9 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Close, 0.8km from Busk in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Chadderton North ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.

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 OL9 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00027032 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL9 0AG. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.4%
Asian / British Asian36.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

school Local Schools

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Bare Trees Primary School

Outstanding657 pupils0.4 km
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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils0.6 km
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North Chadderton School

Requires Improvement1582 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good402 pupils0.7 km
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St Herbert's RC School

Good338 pupils0.7 km
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The Radclyffe School

Requires Improvement1495 pupils1.0 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils1.1 km
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Westwood Academy

Good217 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Baba's Local0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Victoria Off Licence0.6 km
  • Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO)0.2 km
  • New Oldham Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Chadderton Reform Club0.7 km
  • Hunt Lane Tavern0.7 km
  • Spring Vale Inn0.7 km
  • North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club0.1 km
  • Sun Mill Inn0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • ASDA Living Cafe0.8 km
  • Baytree Flowers and Coffeehouse0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut Restaurant0.8 km
  • Oldham Snooker Academy1.0 km
  • Relish 210.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Mamma's0.2 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • The Mystery0.2 km
  • Sandwich Bar One0.7 km
  • Hunt Lane Chippy0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Werneth1.7 km
  • Mills Hill1.9 km
  • Derker Metrolink2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Avenue0.1 km
  • Park Avenue0.1 km
  • Park Avenue0.1 km
  • Mora Avenue0.1 km
  • Mora Avenue0.1 km