Orleans Way is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 2DR 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 Orleans Way, Oldham, OL1 2DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 2AY, OL1 2AR, OL1 3DB, OL1 3DA, OL1 3BY, OL1 2AS, OL1 2AD, OL1 3DF, OL1 3DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL1 2DR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 46.3% | 49.3% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.7% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 2DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 33.1% | 45.8% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 34.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 5.2% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 34.8% | 42.7% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 16.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 8.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 2DR this area, 41.4% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.9% | 41.4% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 23.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 12.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 8.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 19.6% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.4% 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 | 29.3% | 39.3% | 10.0% | 1.1% | 38.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 48.9% | 36.4% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -45.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 72.1% | 64.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.2% | 20.5% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 64.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 18.6% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 6.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 4.3% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.3% | 37.2% | -23.9% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 50% | 6.5% | 43.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orleans Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Coldhurst 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 -99.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Orleans Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2019-10-25 | £77,096 |
| 96 Orleans Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-05-12 | £123,804 |
| 93 Orleans Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2011-08-26 | £166,036 |
| 104 Orleans Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2011-07-08 | £168,333 |
| 98 Orleans Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2010-05-21 | £134,801 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL1 2DR 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 | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 2out of 4 | 479 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Ruth Street , OL1 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Winterbottom Street , OL9 6HY | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 842 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 794 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 811 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street | 202 yd | |
| Twinnies | 49a Henshaw Street | 219 yd | |
| The Blue Onion | 47 Henshaw Street | 224 yd | |
| Rumbles Cafe | 12 Fountain Street | 246 yd | |
| Deelites | Market Hall, Albion Street | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tommyfield | Tommyfield Inn, Henshaw Street | 176 yd | |
| Candlelight Function Venue | The Candlelight Club, New Radcliffe Street | 229 yd | |
| Up Steps Inn | 17-23 High Street | 408 yd | |
| The George Tavern | 42 George Street | 531 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 16 Yorkshire Street | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Bay | 118 Henshaw Street | 209 yd | |
| Yum Yums | Stall 4, Tommyfield Indoor Market, Albion Street | 287 yd | |
| Pickwicks Potatoes | Market Hall, Albion Street | 287 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | Tommyfield Market, Brick Units 3 & 4, Albion Street | 294 yd | |
| Potato Hut | Tommyfield Market Hall, Albion Street | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 9-11 Market Place | 388 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street | 733 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 754 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 946 yd | |
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sports Centre (Closed) Lord Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Oldham College ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| The Blue Coat Church Of England School BLUECOAT SCHOOL BLUECOAT SCHOOL EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Oldham Leisure Centre MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 566 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 589 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 590 yd | |
| Oldham Edge HENSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Al'Z Gym 23-25 23-25 BOW STREET | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Sports Centre UNION STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 830 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 959 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.