Greaves Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 1TJ is located in the Coldhurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 1QN, OL1 1RW, OL1 1RD, OL1 1PF, OL1 1SA, OL1 1DF, OL1 1QX, OL1 1RU, OL1 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL1 1TJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 48.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 OL1 1TJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 31.5% | 45% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 42% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.3% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 42.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 37.8% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around OL1 1TJ this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.1% | 30.3% | -20.8% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 13.9% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 12.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 19.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 10.2% | 17.2% | 7.0% | 1.1% | 16.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 44.9% | 40.7% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 38.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 34.7% | 25% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -56.4% |
| Other | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 72.3% | 67.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.2% | 22.8% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.9% | 67.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 16.8% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 4% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 19.1% | 46.2% | -27.1% |
| Muslim | 63.5% | 6.5% | 57.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greaves Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Alexandra 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 -45.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-02-18 | £351,634 |
| 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-09-16 | £339,649 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL1 1TJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Ruth Street , OL1 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Academy Harmony Street , Glodwick OL4 1RR | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School Lee Street , OL8 1EF | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School Southlink , Glodwick OL4 1GL | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 582 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 279 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 331 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Karak Chai | 93A Union Street | 94 yd | |
| Valentinos Restaurant | 8 Retiro Street | 111 yd | |
| Cafe 22 | 22 Clegg Street | 114 yd | |
| Michigan Fried Chicken | 100 Yorkshire Street | 123 yd | |
| Nando's | 2 The Old Town Hall, Parliament Square | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox and Pine | 18 Greaves Street | 35 yd | |
| Ashton Arms | 28-30 Clegg Street | 105 yd | |
| Town Hall Tavern | 18 Yorkshire Street | 133 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 16 Yorkshire Street | 137 yd | |
| Liquid & Envy | 2 Waterloo Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Potato Factory | 32 Yorkshire Street | 146 yd | |
| Butties | 102 Union Street | 178 yd | |
| The New Look Gold Star | 104-106 Union Street | 183 yd | |
| WokChef | 57 Yorkshire Street | 197 yd | |
| Subway | 24 High Street | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street | 185 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 9-11 Market Place | 350 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 381 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Al'Z Gym 23-25 23-25 BOW STREET | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Oldham Sports Centre (Closed) Lord Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oldham) Unit A3 Unit A3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Greenhill Academy HARMONY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 523 yd |
| Oldham Deaf Social Club PARK ROAD | 576 yd | |
| The Blue Coat Church Of England School BLUECOAT SCHOOL BLUECOAT SCHOOL EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Oldham Leisure Centre MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Sports Centre UNION STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 660 yd |
| Oldham College ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Fit Bodz Gym PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK | health and fitness suite | 824 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.