Westhulme Avenue is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 2PL is located in the Coldhurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westhulme Avenue, Oldham, OL1 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 2PS, OL1 2PN, OL1 2PW, OL1 2PR, OL1 2QB, OL9 0BU, OL9 6RE, OL9 6RF, OL1 2PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL1 2PL 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 2PL 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 Westhulme Avenue 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 -28.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhulme Hospital Westhulme Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,296,200 | 2016-06-15 | £3,651,788 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL1 2PL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 2out of 4 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,283 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 | 1,394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,639 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 | 822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,884 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 | 353 yd | |
| Westwood East Restaurant | 8 Eleanor Street | 462 yd | |
| Oldham Fried Chicken | 251-253 Featherstall Road North | 494 yd | |
| Gourmet Steak and Grill | Ellen Business Park, Ellen Street | 513 yd | |
| Indian Ocean Restaurant | Unit 3 Featherstall Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 386 yd | |
| Rifle Range Inn | 372 Burnley Lane | 661 yd | |
| North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club | North Chadderton Social & Bowl, Broadway | 846 yd | |
| Khau Galli | 331 Oldham Road | 881 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Chadderton Park Inn, Burnley Lane | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Bar One | 236 Garforth Street | 240 yd | |
| Tasty Fried Chicken | 261-263 Featherstall Road North | 495 yd | |
| Burgerize | Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street | 517 yd | |
| Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd | 20 Mitchell Street | 636 yd | |
| Mumtaz Chai | 137 Featherstall Road North | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 384 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 513 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 793 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 918 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 222 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 343 yd | |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 488 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 788 yd |
| Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive | health and fitness suite | 842 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.