Haigh Lane is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 2TJ 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 Haigh Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 9RP, OL9 9RW, OL1 2TQ, OL9 9SD, OL9 9RN, OL1 2TU, OL9 0NN, OL9 9RL, OL9 9RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL1 2TJ 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 | 50.9% | 50.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.3% | 0.2% | 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 | 39.8% | 41% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 38.9% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 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 | 49.8% | 51.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.4% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.5% | 12.2% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 9.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 24.9% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 27.4% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 90.2% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 98.9% | 92.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 92.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haigh Lane 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Haigh Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2018-11-30 | £231,129 |
| 34 Haigh Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2013-08-16 | £204,735 |
| 28 Haigh Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2013-02-22 | £222,270 |
| 28 Haigh Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2011-10-07 | £216,987 |
| 30 Haigh Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2006-02-17 | £229,660 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Hill Primary School Baytree Avenue , Chadderton OL9 0NH | 4out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood Primary School Elm Street , Middleton M24 2EG | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Tonge Roughs , Aspinall Street M24 2BE | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,599 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,863 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Park & Animal Farm | Middleton Road | 295 yd | |
| Compass Mizkan Euro | Mizkan Euro, Mills Hill Road | 453 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Chaddderton Hall Park, Chadderton Hall Road | 562 yd | |
| Mabel's Chippy Kimchee Noodle | 439 Oldham Road | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose of Lancaster | 7 Haigh Lane | 77 yd | |
| Old Cock Kitchen | Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road | 607 yd | |
| The Old Cock Inn | Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road | 609 yd | |
| Church Inn | 23 Chadderton Fold | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modhubon Takeaway | 1152 Middleton Road | 292 yd | |
| My Chippy | 52 Mills Hill Road | 589 yd | |
| Summers Sandwich Bar | 437 Oldham Road | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Oldham Road | 852 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 90 Cathedral Road | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Hall Park CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 596 yd |
| St. Gabriels C Of E Primary School ASPINALL STREET | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Chadderton Fold CHADDERTON FOLD | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| North Chadderton School CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.