Oldham Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 5EE is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 5EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 5DU, M4 5DR, M4 5FR, M4 5DA, M4 5DG, M4 6FG, M4 5BR, M4 5DQ, M4 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M4 5EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 50.5% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 54.4% | 49.5% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M4 5EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 73.7% | 83% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 45.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 9.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -34.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 53.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 32.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 11% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 6.6% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 13.5% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 63.6% | 28.8% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.9% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 85.1% | 73.5% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 74.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 74.7% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 74.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.4% | 37.2% | 26.2% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldham Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ancoats & Beswick average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-10-25 | £472,339 |
| 60 Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-12-14 | £187,908 |
| 58A Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-06-29 | £441,803 |
| 52A Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-02-09 | £493,852 |
| 66 Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2016-12-12 | £533,360 |
M4 5EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in M4 5EE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 177 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Islington Free School 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 554 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Direct Ltd | 70 Oldham Road | 68 yd | |
| Que Huong Viet | 76-78 Oldham Road | 92 yd | |
| Halle Concerts Society | Halle St Michaels, 36-38 George Leigh Street | 115 yd | |
| Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse | Unit G.01, Ice Plant, 39 Blossom Street | 152 yd | |
| The Counter House | 35 Blossom Street | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nam | 33 Blossom Street | 153 yd | |
| Elnecot | 41 Blossom Street | 161 yd | |
| Edinburgh Castle | 17 Blossom Street | 178 yd | |
| Crown and Kettle | Crown And Kettle, 2 Oldham Road | 179 yd | |
| The Jane Eyre Neighbourhood Bar | 1 Cutting Room Square, 14 Hood Street | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnet Sandwich Bar | 18a Swan Street | 230 yd | |
| Maricarmen | 7 Murray Street | 255 yd | |
| Golden Tandoori | 40-42 Great Ancoats Street | 257 yd | |
| Delhi2Go also T/as Gourmet Kitchen Deliveries | 119 Oldham Street | 292 yd | |
| China Express | 134 Oldham Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 154 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 527 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-24 Church Street | 650 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 663 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 638 yd |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 702 yd | |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.