Godson Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 2JX 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 Godson Street, Oldham, OL1 2JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 2JR, OL1 2LY, OL1 2JL, OL1 2JT, OL1 2UA, OL1 2LA, OL1 2LQ, OL1 2LD, OL1 2JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL1 2JX has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 47.4% | 48% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 52.6% | 52% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 37.2% | 40.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 46.9% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 46.2% | 51.5% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 31.4% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 22.1% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 30.1% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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 | 14.2% | 30.1% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 29.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 70% | 55.2% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 78.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 78.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.4% | 16.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 78.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 16.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.7% | 37.2% | -19.5% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 35.5% | 6.5% | 29.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Godson Street 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 -8.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 Godson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-04-24 | £140,693 |
| 182 Godson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-02-19 | £124,209 |
| 186 Godson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2018-09-14 | £86,652 |
| 175 Godson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2017-10-30 | £94,344 |
| 194 Godson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £74,999 | 2017-07-25 | £131,391 |
OL1 2JX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 174 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Ormerod Avenue , Royton OL2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Ruth Street , OL1 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathers Kitchen 3 | Aster House, Aster Street | 101 yd | |
| Cafe Royal | Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road | 244 yd | |
| Two Apples | 341 Rochdale Road | 251 yd | |
| Moza Bites | 282 Rochdale Road | 400 yd | |
| Heathers Kitchen 2 | Trinity House, Godson Street | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khau Galli | 331 Oldham Road | 445 yd | |
| White Hart | 233 Oldham Road A671 | 671 yd | |
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 731 yd | |
| St Annes Rugby League Club | St Annes Rugby League Club, Higginshaw Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalahs | 298 Rochdale Road | 344 yd | |
| Food Time | 292 Rochdale Road | 364 yd | |
| Ree Ming | 369 Oldham Road | 369 yd | |
| Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd | 20 Mitchell Street | 472 yd | |
| Subway | Longside Service Station, Oldham Road | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 825 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 917 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive | health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 335 yd | |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 711 yd | |
| Oldham Edge HENSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Oldham St. Annes Amateur Rugby League Football Club ST ANNES ARLFC ST ANNES ARLFC HIGGINSHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 955 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,010 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.