OL9 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burnley Lane, 0.3km from Busk in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Coldhurst ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OL9 0BU offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 26) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham.
Property: With prices averaging £72k, 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00027107 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURNLEY LANE, OL9 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNLEY LANE, OL9 0BU.
477
26
£ 30,900 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL9 0BU 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
87% of OL9 0BU's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL9 0BU. The average age is 26.4. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 72,500
5 sales · Mean £ 83,300
school Local Schools
Burnley Brow Community School
Bare Trees Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Westwood Academy
Northmoor Academy
St Herbert's RC School
The Oldham Academy North
Richmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Baba's Local0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Victoria Off Licence0.2 km
- Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO)0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Chadderton Reform Club0.9 km
- Spring Vale Inn0.9 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.9 km
- North Chadderton Con Club0.8 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- ASDA Living Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe Royal0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.9 km
- Amina Sweets & Restaurant0.8 km
- Bismillah0.7 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- B&M0.4 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Lalahs0.8 km
- Mamma's0.8 km
- Mumtaz Chai0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.4 km
- Derker Metrolink2.1 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wakefield Street0.0 km
- Wakefield Street0.1 km
- Bamford Street0.1 km
- Victoria Street (opp ED1083)(to def rte)0.2 km
- Burnley Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL90BU · Data under Open Government Licence