OL9 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Willow Grove, 0.5km 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 0DS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oldham. Full-time employment stands at 10% — 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. Property: With prices averaging £153k, 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00027016 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW GROVE, OL9 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW GROVE, OL9 0DS.
281
49
£ 35,200 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL9 0DS 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 0DS has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL9 0DS. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Terraced
£ 126,000
1 sales · Mean £ 126,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
OL9 0DS 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
St Herbert's RC School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The Radclyffe School
Westwood Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
North Chadderton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Ahmed Bros0.6 km
- Al Amin Superstore0.8 km
- Fresh Halal1.0 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Tatka Mini Bazar0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- North Chadderton Con Club0.4 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.7 km
- Toby Carvery0.8 km
- North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club0.5 km
- Sun Mill Inn0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Keyaans Kitchen0.9 km
- Lucky's Diner Ltd0.8 km
- Maimuna Caffe1.0 km
- Paprika Delight0.6 km
- SAWN Charity0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
- B&M0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- AB Snax0.5 km
- Burgerize0.7 km
- Pan Ajia1.0 km
- Secret Burger Ltd0.3 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth1.3 km
- Mills Hill2.1 km
- Derker Metrolink2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Burnley Street0.1 km
- Burnley Street0.1 km
- Burnley Street0.1 km
- Holly Grove0.2 km
- Holly Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL90DS · Data under Open Government Licence