Abson Street is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 2PR is located in the Chadderton Central 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 Abson Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 2PW, OL9 0BU, OL1 2PS, OL1 2PP, OL1 2QA, OL9 0BX, OL9 6RG, OL1 2QB, OL9 6RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL1 2PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 52% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 29.7% | 36.6% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 48% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 6.8% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 40.5% | 42.8% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 38.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around OL1 2PR this area, 28.1% 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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 28.1% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 16.2% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 15.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.6% 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 | 49% | 63.1% | 14.1% | 1.1% | 62.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 39.7% | 22.6% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -58.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 64.8% 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 | 73.8% | 64.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.2% | 30.8% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 25.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.6% | 64.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 20.1% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 3.2% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.5% | 37.2% | -25.7% |
| Christian | 15.7% | 46.2% | -30.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 66.9% | 6.5% | 60.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abson 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 -10.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Abson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-08-30 | £152,552 |
| 34 Abson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2023-04-05 | £139,873 |
| 40 Abson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2022-01-31 | £115,809 |
| 46 Abson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2021-02-09 | £93,560 |
| 34 Abson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £126,650 | 2019-06-04 | £198,274 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL1 2PR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 2out of 4 | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 1,241 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 | 1,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,163 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 | 1,496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,489 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 | 650 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 395 yd | |
| Ultimate Products | Manor Mill, Victoria Street | 448 yd | |
| The Lunge Box | Manchester Fencing Centre, Osborne Mill, Osborne Street | 507 yd | |
| Oldham Snooker Academy | Osborne Mill, Unit 28 Waddington Street | 526 yd | |
| Gourmet Steak and Grill | Ellen Business Park, Ellen Street | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 501 yd | |
| Rifle Range Inn | 372 Burnley Lane | 510 yd | |
| North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club | North Chadderton Social & Bowl, Broadway | 675 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Chadderton Park Inn, Burnley Lane | 791 yd | |
| North Chadderton Con Club | 17 Victoria Street | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Bar One | 236 Garforth Street | 112 yd | |
| Burgerize | Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street | 540 yd | |
| Tasty Fried Chicken | 261-263 Featherstall Road North | 625 yd | |
| Mumtaz Chai | 137 Featherstall Road North | 738 yd | |
| Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd | 20 Mitchell Street | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 469 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 575 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 834 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 858 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 396 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 445 yd | |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 533 yd |
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 617 yd |
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 931 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.