Beech Avenue is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 2RD is located in the Chadderton North 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 Beech Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 2RB, OL1 2QU, OL1 2QT, OL9 0BW, OL1 2RA, OL1 2QY, OL1 2QS, OL1 2QZ, OL9 0AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL1 2RD is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 46.9% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 53.1% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL1 2RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 24.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 64.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 20.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 51.1% | 59.4% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 28.1% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 11.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 11% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 36.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.9% | 85.3% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.3% | 93.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech 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 -42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Beech Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-02-10 | £409,082 |
| 9 Beech Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2010-11-05 | £292,139 |
| 10 Beech Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2010-07-16 | £309,699 |
| Braeside Beech Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2009-12-18 | £520,502 |
| 1 Beech Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2008-04-04 | £283,005 |
OL1 2RD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL1 2RD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | 2out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 1,460 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 | 408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,255 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 | 741 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangry Hub | 1 Parkgate | 479 yd | |
| Nandos | 21 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 626 yd | |
| ASDA Living Cafe | 2 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 626 yd | |
| KFC | 5 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 626 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 4 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Arms | 19 Street Bridge Road | 293 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Chadderton Park Inn, Burnley Lane | 458 yd | |
| Church Inn | 23 Chadderton Fold | 699 yd | |
| North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club | North Chadderton Social & Bowl, Broadway | 712 yd | |
| Rifle Range Inn | 372 Burnley Lane | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KD Butties Limited | 1 Parkgate | 479 yd | |
| The Mystery | 5 Parkgate | 479 yd | |
| Mamma's | 1A Parkgate | 479 yd | |
| Inaruku Sushi | 5 Parkgate | 479 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 1 Park Avenue | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 762 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 90 Cathedral Road | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Church ST. MATTHEWS VICARAGE ST. MATTHEWS VICARAGE MILL BROW | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| North Chadderton School CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Cathedral Road NORWICH AVENUE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oldham) ELK MILL CENTRE RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Chadderton Fold CHADDERTON FOLD | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 979 yd |
| Chadderton Hall Park CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.