Shadowbrook Close is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 2UE is located in the Coldhurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shadowbrook Close, Oldham, OL1 2UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 2UD, OL1 2BY, OL1 2JP, OL1 2BX, OL1 2UB, OL1 2JQ, OL1 2BU, OL1 2BZ, OL1 2UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL1 2UE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 36.2% | 38.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 49.8% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 4.5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 47.7% | 52.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 29.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 23% | 24.9% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 30% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 9.4% | 0.3% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.5% 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 | 21.9% | 49.6% | 27.7% | 1.1% | 48.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 56.1% | 29.5% | -26.6% | 81.4% | -51.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 74.8% | 66.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.3% | 26.6% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 21.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 66.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 25% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 3% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 1.7% | -11.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13% | 37.2% | -24.2% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 54.3% | 6.5% | 47.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shadowbrook Close 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 Shadowbrook Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2026-01-30 | £336,449 |
| 25 Shadowbrook Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2023-09-15 | £317,182 |
| 2 Shadowbrook Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-11-19 | £180,155 |
| 26 Shadowbrook Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2021-07-22 | £327,298 |
| 16 Shadowbrook Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-04-21 | £129,111 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL1 2UE 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 | 94 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parish Church CofE VA Junior School Horsedge Street , OL1 3PU | - not rated | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School Shaw Street , OL1 3PT | - not rated | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Ruth Street , OL1 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | - not rated | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , Chadderton OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | - not rated | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY | - not rated | 982 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 1,173 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,145 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEE (Oldham) Argent House, Shaw Road , OL1 4AW | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 276 Maygate , Off Chadderton Way OL9 6TR | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Boys School 121 Union Street , Oldham OL1 1TE | - not rated | 1,404 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathers Kitchen 2 | Trinity House, Godson Street | 299 yd | |
| Heathers Kitchen 3 | Aster House, Aster Street | 318 yd | |
| Two Apples | 341 Rochdale Road | 338 yd | |
| Moza Bites | 282 Rochdale Road | 400 yd | |
| Cafe Royal | Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khau Galli | 331 Oldham Road | 623 yd | |
| St Annes Rugby League Club | St Annes Rugby League Club, Higginshaw Road | 741 yd | |
| White Hart | 233 Oldham Road A671 | 832 yd | |
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 844 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | Tommyfield Inn, Henshaw Street | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalahs | 298 Rochdale Road | 359 yd | |
| Food Time | 292 Rochdale Road | 376 yd | |
| Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd | 20 Mitchell Street | 524 yd | |
| Ree Ming | 369 Oldham Road | 556 yd | |
| Masala Bay | 118 Henshaw Street | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 939 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 1,007 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 235 yd | |
| Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Oldham Edge HENSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Oldham St. Annes Amateur Rugby League Football Club ST ANNES ARLFC ST ANNES ARLFC HIGGINSHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 782 yd |
| The Blue Coat Church Of England School BLUECOAT SCHOOL BLUECOAT SCHOOL EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 928 yd | |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,000 yd |
| Oldham Sports Centre (Closed) Lord Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,030 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 | 52 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.