Colville Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 2NX 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 Colville Road, Oldham, OL1 2NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 2NY, OL1 2NZ, OL1 2NU, OL1 2PA, OL1 2QE, OL1 2QD, OL1 2QB, OL1 2PL, OL2 5DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL1 2NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 34.6% | 42.8% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 38.3% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.8% | -3.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 45.2% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 43.2% | 12.5% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 8.3% | -7.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 | 26.7% | 17.3% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 14.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 18.1% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 21.4% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 18.5% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| White | 89.3% | 94.4% | 5.1% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 94.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 94.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colville Road 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 -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Colville Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-02-12 | £187,120 |
| 31 Colville Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-12-11 | £182,716 |
| 19 Colville Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2020-03-27 | £185,683 |
| 36 Colville Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2019-06-21 | £154,987 |
| 26 Colville Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2019-06-21 | £158,003 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | 2out of 4 | 971 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Ormerod Avenue , Royton OL2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 2out of 4 | 988 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 822 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,536 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 | 1,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 885 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 2,175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laticzone Study Centre | Furtherwood Road | 75 yd | |
| Cafe Royal | Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road | 550 yd | |
| Westwood East Restaurant | 8 Eleanor Street | 688 yd | |
| Heathers Kitchen 3 | Aster House, Aster Street | 692 yd | |
| Oldham Fried Chicken | 251-253 Featherstall Road North | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 642 yd | |
| Rifle Range Inn | 372 Burnley Lane | 648 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | 1 Elly Clough, Holden Fold Lane | 658 yd | |
| Khau Galli | 331 Oldham Road | 698 yd | |
| White Hart | 233 Oldham Road A671 | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Bar One | 236 Garforth Street | 483 yd | |
| Subway | Longside Service Station, Oldham Road | 664 yd | |
| Ree Ming | 369 Oldham Road | 674 yd | |
| Tasty Fried Chicken | 261-263 Featherstall Road North | 722 yd | |
| Sun Hing Fish & Chips | 290-292 Oldham Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 666 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 694 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 801 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 88 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 92 yd | |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 327 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 783 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oldham) ELK MILL CENTRE RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 822 yd |
| The Oldham Academy North BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 837 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.