OL9 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parkgate, 0.7km 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 0AW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.
Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 11.9% 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00027026 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKGATE, OL9 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKGATE, OL9 0AW.
355
34
£ 39,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL9 0AW 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL9 0AW spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL9 0AW. The average age is 34.2. 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
£ 167,500
6 sales · Mean £ 158,166
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 Paul's CofE Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Baba's Local0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Victoria Off Licence0.8 km
- Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO)0.0 km
- Well Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Chadderton Reform Club1.0 km
- Hunt Lane Tavern0.9 km
- Spring Vale Inn0.9 km
- Church Inn0.9 km
- North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- ASDA Living Cafe0.6 km
- Baytree Flowers and Coffeehouse0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.6 km
- Nandos0.6 km
- Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Customer Cafe)0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Mamma's0.0 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Mystery0.0 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.8 km
- Hunt Lane Chippy0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mills Hill1.9 km
- Oldham Werneth1.9 km
- Derker Metrolink2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Park Avenue0.1 km
- Park Avenue0.1 km
- Parkfield (Ebd)0.1 km
- Parkway0.1 km
- Parkway0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL90AW · Data under Open Government Licence