OL9 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park View, 0.8km from Chadderton Fold in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Chadderton North ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL9 0AJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £117k, 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 OL9 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00027018 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK VIEW, OL9 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK VIEW, OL9 0AJ.
266
34
£ 39,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL9 0AJ 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
OL9 0AJ has a significant social housing presence — 58% 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 OL9 0AJ. The average age is 33.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 128,750
6 sales · Mean £ 132,916
Flat
£ 80,000
4 sales · Mean £ 79,000
school Local Schools
North Chadderton School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Bare Trees Primary School
St Herbert's RC School
Burnley Brow Community School
The Radclyffe School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Mills Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Baba's Local0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Victoria Off Licence0.9 km
- Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO)0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Chadderton Reform Club0.8 km
- Hunt Lane Tavern0.6 km
- Spring Vale Inn0.8 km
- North Chadderton Con Club1.0 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- ASDA Living Cafe0.9 km
- Baytree Flowers and Coffeehouse0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.9 km
- Jungle J's Play and Party Centre1.0 km
- Relish 210.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Mamma's0.3 km
- Subway0.9 km
- The Mystery0.3 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.9 km
- Secret Burger Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mills Hill1.6 km
- Oldham Werneth1.9 km
- Derker Metrolink3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Park Avenue0.2 km
- Parkway0.2 km
- Parkway0.2 km
- Park Avenue0.3 km
- Park Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL90AJ · Data under Open Government Licence