Boundary Gardens is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 2LP 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 Boundary Gardens, Oldham, OL1 2LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 2LR, OL1 2LE, OL1 2LS, OL1 2LJ, OL1 2JQ, OL1 2BZ, OL1 2JP, OL1 2JL, OL1 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL1 2LP 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 | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of OL1 2LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 28.8% | -7.4% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 53.8% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 47.7% | 42.3% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 23% | 24.8% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.6% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.1% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 37.6% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 9.4% | 0.6% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
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 | 21.9% | 26.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 25.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 56.1% | 55.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 74.8% | 71.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.3% | 21.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 69.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 14.1% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 3.5% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 6% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 32% | 6.5% | 25.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boundary Gardens 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Boundary Gardens, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-02-20 | £98,855 |
| 19 Boundary Gardens, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2022-01-14 | £212,529 |
| 19 Boundary Gardens, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2022-01-14 | £212,529 |
| 3 Boundary Gardens, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2020-04-24 | £120,689 |
| 9 Boundary Gardens, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2019-09-04 | £87,743 |
OL1 2LP 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 | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parish Church CofE VA Junior School Horsedge Street , OL1 3PU | - not rated | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | - not rated | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Ruth Street , OL1 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School Shaw Street , OL1 3PT | - not rated | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY | - not rated | 807 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , Chadderton OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 1,035 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 276 Maygate , Off Chadderton Way OL9 6TR | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SEE (Oldham) Argent House, Shaw Road , OL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackstone Secondary School Middleton Road , OL9 6JN | - not rated | 1,331 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Apples | 341 Rochdale Road | 96 yd | |
| Moza Bites | 282 Rochdale Road | 179 yd | |
| Heathers Kitchen 2 | Trinity House, Godson Street | 232 yd | |
| Heathers Kitchen 3 | Aster House, Aster Street | 245 yd | |
| Cafe Royal | Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 593 yd | |
| Khau Galli | 331 Oldham Road | 655 yd | |
| White Hart | 233 Oldham Road A671 | 884 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | Tommyfield Inn, Henshaw Street | 892 yd | |
| Candlelight Function Venue | The Candlelight Club, New Radcliffe Street | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalahs | 298 Rochdale Road | 125 yd | |
| Food Time | 292 Rochdale Road | 145 yd | |
| Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd | 20 Mitchell Street | 278 yd | |
| Tasty Fried Chicken | 261-263 Featherstall Road North | 497 yd | |
| Bread and Butter | 90 Chadderton Way | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 688 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 757 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 160 yd | |
| Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 570 yd |
| Oldham Edge HENSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 773 yd | |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 793 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 803 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Oldham St. Annes Amateur Rugby League Football Club ST ANNES ARLFC ST ANNES ARLFC HIGGINSHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 957 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 | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.