Furtherwood Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 2QN is located in the Coldhurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 2018-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Furtherwood Road, Oldham, OL1 2QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 2RN, OL1 2QJ, OL1 2RH, OL1 2QH, OL1 2PT, OL1 2QG, OL1 2QW, OL1 2QQ, OL1 2QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL1 2QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 26.2% | 33.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 50.7% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 36.7% | 45% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 37% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 14% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 15.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 23.6% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 26.8% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 9.4% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.9% | 75.7% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 88.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 88.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furtherwood Road 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Furtherwood Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2023-08-16 | £265,632 |
| 54 Furtherwood Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £172,500 | 2019-02-11 | £274,000 |
| 60 Furtherwood Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £172,500 | 2019-01-31 | £268,933 |
| 52 Furtherwood Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £172,500 | 2019-01-31 | £268,933 |
| 58 Furtherwood Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £172,500 | 2019-01-25 | £268,933 |
OL1 2QN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 5,154 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 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | 2out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,196 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 | 454 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 2,305 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 | 396 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Elk Mill, Broadway | 552 yd | |
| Nandos | 21 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 583 yd | |
| ASDA Living Cafe | 2 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 583 yd | |
| KFC | 5 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle Range Inn | 372 Burnley Lane | 226 yd | |
| North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club | North Chadderton Social & Bowl, Broadway | 470 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Chadderton Park Inn, Burnley Lane | 491 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | 1 Elly Clough, Holden Fold Lane | 790 yd | |
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Bar One | 236 Garforth Street | 375 yd | |
| Subway | Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 583 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 1 Park Avenue | 592 yd | |
| KD Butties Limited | 1 Parkgate | 618 yd | |
| The Mystery | 5 Parkgate | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 594 yd | |
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 778 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 881 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 920 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 524 yd | |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 542 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oldham) ELK MILL CENTRE RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 835 yd |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 956 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% |
| Median download speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.74 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.