Cottam Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 2NT 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 Cottam Street, Oldham, OL1 2NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 6TR, OL1 2PN, OL9 6RY, OL1 2NR, OL9 6RZ, OL1 2NS, OL1 2NW, OL9 6SQ, OL9 6SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL1 2NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 31.5% | 38.8% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 49% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 45.8% | 43.8% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 32.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 17% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2NT this area, 35.6% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 35.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 15.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 18.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 11.8% | 2.9% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.6% 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 | 89.9% | 94.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 93.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -78.8% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 59.4% | 57.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.9% | 38.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 32.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 56.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 30% | 27.8% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 4.4% | -24.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.5% | 37.2% | -35.7% |
| Christian | 2.3% | 46.2% | -43.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 91.7% | 6.5% | 85.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottam 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Cottam Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-10-28 | £136,888 |
| 123 Cottam Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-06-02 | £159,234 |
| 105 Cottam Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2018-06-13 | £105,161 |
| 133 Cottam Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £124,999 | 2014-07-18 | £243,507 |
| 93 Cottam Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2007-08-14 | £132,079 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL1 2NT 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Looking after home or family | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Other | 29 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 3,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Junior School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | - not rated | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 848 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 1,132 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Vaughan Street , Royton OL2 5DL | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 5,338 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,941 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 | 31 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 392 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 392 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackstone Secondary School Middleton Road , OL9 6JN | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Preparatory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood East Restaurant | 8 Eleanor Street | 246 yd | |
| Oldham Fried Chicken | 251-253 Featherstall Road North | 272 yd | |
| Gourmet Steak and Grill | Ellen Business Park, Ellen Street | 306 yd | |
| Indian Ocean Restaurant | Unit 3 Featherstall Road | 306 yd | |
| Chaii Bhais | 164 Chadderton Way | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 160 yd | |
| Rifle Range Inn | 372 Burnley Lane | 858 yd | |
| Khau Galli | 331 Oldham Road | 931 yd | |
| North Chadderton Con Club | 17 Victoria Street | 950 yd | |
| North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club | North Chadderton Social & Bowl, Broadway | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Fried Chicken | 261-263 Featherstall Road North | 277 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar One | 236 Garforth Street | 342 yd | |
| Burgerize | Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street | 344 yd | |
| Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd | 20 Mitchell Street | 456 yd | |
| Mumtaz Chai | 137 Featherstall Road North | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 169 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 306 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 573 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 953 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 239 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 297 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 509 yd | |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 710 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 777 yd | |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 862 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.