OL9 0DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Busk in Chadderton. Administratively it sits within Chadderton North ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL9 0DJ is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00027017 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL9 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL9 0DJ.
394
36
£ 35,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL9 0DJ 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 0DJ has a significant social housing presence — 37% 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 0DJ. The average age is 36.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
OL9 0DJ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bare Trees Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Herbert's RC School
Westwood Academy
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The Radclyffe School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Richmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- 12 Ten Off Licence0.9 km
- Dessert 2 You0.9 km
- Westwood Bazaar0.7 km
- Newsplus0.6 km
- Parkgate Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Gourmet Steak and Grill0.7 km
- Indian Ocean Restaurant0.7 km
- Oldham Snooker Academy0.5 km
- Relish 210.4 km
- The Lunge Box0.5 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- B&M0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Sandwich Bar One0.5 km
- AB Snax0.6 km
- Burgerize0.6 km
- Pan Ajia0.9 km
- Secret Burger Ltd0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- North Chadderton Con Club0.3 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.6 km
- Toby Carvery0.8 km
- The Crown1.0 km
- Chadderton Football Club0.4 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.2 km
- Mills Hill2.2 km
- Derker Metrolink2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Falcon Drive0.2 km
- Holly Grove0.2 km
- Holly Grove0.2 km
- Eustace Street0.2 km
- Burnley Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL90DJ · Data under Open Government Licence