Chadderton Way is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 2EW 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 Chadderton Way, Oldham, OL1 2EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 2EN, OL9 6DH, OL1 2EJ, OL1 2EL, OL1 2EF, OL1 2EQ, OL1 2EG, OL9 6BY, OL1 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL1 2EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46% | 48.5% | 2.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 35.6% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 50.2% | -12.4% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 44.8% | 52.2% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 31.9% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 2EW this area, 41.1% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 41.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 22.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 16.5% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 8.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 12.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.1% | 16.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.8% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.3% 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 | 88.9% | 81.6% | -7.3% | 1.1% | 80.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -76.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 52.2% 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 | 55% | 52.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 44.1% | 41.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 35.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55% | 52.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 26.4% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 10% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 6.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 4.7% | -23.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Italy | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12% | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.9% | 37.2% | -33.3% |
| Christian | 3.4% | 46.2% | -42.8% |
| Muslim | 89.1% | 6.5% | 82.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chadderton Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chadderton Central 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 -35.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178 Chadderton Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-12-08 | £81,690 |
| 122 Chadderton Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2021-12-17 | £93,105 |
| 150 Chadderton Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2021-04-23 | £106,829 |
| 150 Chadderton Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2021-02-26 | £77,088 |
| 120 Chadderton Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2020-04-21 | £113,307 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL1 2EW 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Other | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 2out of 4 | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Winterbottom Street , OL9 6HY | 3out of 4 | 778 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 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaii Bhais | 164 Chadderton Way | 44 yd | |
| Desi Cakes & Shakes | 77 Chadderton Way | 115 yd | |
| Oldham Fried Chicken | 251-253 Featherstall Road North | 164 yd | |
| Wonderlust Bakery Ltd | Westend House, Library Lane | 170 yd | |
| Westwood East Restaurant | 8 Eleanor Street | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 269 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | Tommyfield Inn, Henshaw Street | 772 yd | |
| Candlelight Function Venue | The Candlelight Club, New Radcliffe Street | 785 yd | |
| The George Tavern | 42 George Street | 987 yd | |
| Banktop Tavern | Bank Top Tavern, King Square, King Street | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread and Butter | 90 Chadderton Way | 113 yd | |
| Tasty Fried Chicken | 261-263 Featherstall Road North | 170 yd | |
| Sa Nasta Oldham | 51 Chadderton Way | 241 yd | |
| Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd | 20 Mitchell Street | 280 yd | |
| Mumtaz Chai | 137 Featherstall Road North | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 260 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 275 yd | |
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 309 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 9-11 Market Place | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 312 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 337 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 583 yd | |
| Oldham College ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Oldham Leisure Centre MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 877 yd | |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive | health and fitness suite | 958 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.