OL9 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Avenue, 0.8km from Buckley Wood in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Chadderton North ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL9 0AL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £182k, up 6.7% year-on-year. 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00027031 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK AVENUE, OL9 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK AVENUE, OL9 0AL.
325
36
£ 39,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL9 0AL 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
With 42% social renting, OL9 0AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL9 0AL. The average age is 35.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 138,000
16 sales · Mean £ 154,687
Terraced
£ 156,000
12 sales · Mean £ 153,208
school Local Schools
Bare Trees Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
North Chadderton School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Herbert's RC School
The Radclyffe School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Baba's Local0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Victoria Off Licence0.7 km
- Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO)0.1 km
- Argos Extra0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Chadderton Reform Club0.9 km
- Hunt Lane Tavern0.8 km
- Spring Vale Inn0.8 km
- North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club0.1 km
- Sun Mill Inn1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- ASDA Living Cafe0.7 km
- Baytree Flowers and Coffeehouse0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.7 km
- Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Customer Cafe)0.8 km
- Hangry Hub0.1 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.8 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Mamma's0.1 km
- Subway0.7 km
- The Mystery0.1 km
- Secret Burger Ltd0.9 km
- Hunt Lane Chippy0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.9 km
- Mills Hill1.9 km
- Derker Metrolink2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Park Avenue0.0 km
- Park Avenue0.0 km
- Park Avenue0.1 km
- Parkway0.2 km
- Parkfield (Ebd)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL90AL · Data under Open Government Licence