Henshaw Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 3AA is located in the Coldhurst 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 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 3BQ, OL1 1NH, OL1 3BG, OL1 3AG, OL1 1LF, OL1 3AJ, OL1 1HE, OL1 1JA, OL1 1QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL1 3AA is primarily male, with 61.9% 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 | 36.7% | 38.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -12.9% |
| Male | 63.3% | 61.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 12.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL1 3AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.3% | 53.9% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.8% | 23% | 10.2% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 14.7% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 3.7% | -8.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 20% | 28.2% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -20.2% |
| Good health | 24.2% | 31.9% | 7.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 39.2% | 23.1% | -16.1% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 13.3% | 13% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
In the area around OL1 3AA this area, 39.6% 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 10.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.4% | 39.6% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 13.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 10.4% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -23.4% |
| Other | 11% | 3.1% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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 | 3.3% | 10.7% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 9.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 8.9% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 1.4% | -4.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 77.9% | 68.7% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 83.3% | 72.8% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 72.1% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 15.5% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 1.8% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 21.8% | 6.5% | 15.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henshaw Street 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 -22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Henshaw Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2003-11-14 | £955,780 |
| 4 Henshaw Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 1999-05-20 | £2,198,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Winterbottom Street , OL9 6HY | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Ruth Street , OL1 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School Lee Street , OL8 1EF | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 2out of 4 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Free schools | 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 | 254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 531 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 467 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 492 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gallery Grill | 25 Henshaw Street | 49 yd | |
| Deelites | Market Hall, Albion Street | 80 yd | |
| Levers Fish & Chips | Market Hall, Albion Street | 80 yd | |
| Diana's | Market Hall, Albion Street | 80 yd | |
| Lucknow Junction | Stall 9,10,11 Tommyfield Indoor Market, Albion Street | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candlelight Function Venue | The Candlelight Club, New Radcliffe Street | 112 yd | |
| Up Steps Inn | 17-23 High Street | 139 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | Tommyfield Inn, Henshaw Street | 154 yd | |
| The George Tavern | 42 George Street | 219 yd | |
| Ashton Arms | 28-30 Clegg Street | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommyfield Chippy | Tommyfield Market, Brick Unit 27, Albion Street | 11 yd | |
| Yum Yums | Stall 4, Tommyfield Indoor Market, Albion Street | 80 yd | |
| Pickwicks Potatoes | Market Hall, Albion Street | 80 yd | |
| Potato Hut | Tommyfield Market Hall, Albion Street | 90 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | Tommyfield Market, Brick Units 3 & 4, Albion Street | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 9-11 Market Place | 64 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street | 424 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 727 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sports Centre (Closed) Lord Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 250 yd |
| Oldham Leisure Centre MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Oldham College ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Al'Z Gym 23-25 23-25 BOW STREET | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Sports Centre UNION STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 541 yd |
| The Blue Coat Church Of England School BLUECOAT SCHOOL BLUECOAT SCHOOL EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 686 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oldham) Unit A3 Unit A3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Greenhill Academy HARMONY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 894 yd |
| Fit Bodz Gym PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK | health and fitness suite | 905 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.