Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

CATHEDRAL ROAD, OL9 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHEDRAL ROAD, OL9 0AY.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OL9 0AY — age 48, 97% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £310k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.9% year-on-year.

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

OL9 0AY is a mixed residential area on Cathedral Road, 0.6km from Buckley Wood in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Chadderton North ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

For serious buyers, OL9 0AY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 6.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL9 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00027035 (shared with 20 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 0AY. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Detached

£ 255,000

4 sales · Mean £ 266,875

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good402 pupils0.2 km
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North Chadderton School

Requires Improvement1582 pupils0.2 km
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Bare Trees Primary School

Outstanding657 pupils0.8 km
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St Herbert's RC School

Good338 pupils0.9 km
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The Radclyffe School

Requires Improvement1495 pupils1.1 km
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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils1.1 km
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Mills Hill Primary School

Good651 pupils1.2 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Rifle Range Inn0.7 km
  • Toby Carvery0.5 km
  • Chadderton Football Club0.9 km
  • Horton Arms0.6 km
  • North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • Hangry Hub0.4 km
  • Nandos0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Supreme News Plus0.9 km
  • Martins Craft Bakery0.4 km
  • Argos Extra0.8 km
  • Papas Off Licence0.9 km
  • Currys & PC World Megastore0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hunt Lane Chippy0.8 km
  • Sunrise Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Mamma's0.4 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • The Mystery0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Range Home and Leisure1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mills Hill1.5 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.2 km
  • Derker Metrolink3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cathedral Road0.0 km
  • Cathedral Road0.0 km
  • Cathedral Road0.1 km
  • Cathedral Road0.2 km
  • Cathedral Road0.2 km