Rivington Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 3EW 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 Rivington Street, Oldham, OL1 3EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 3EN, OL1 2BT, OL1 3EL, OL1 2BX, OL1 2BU, OL1 2XT, OL1 3ER, OL1 2BS, OL1 3EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL1 3EW is primarily male, with 57.5% 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 | 48.5% | 42.5% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -8.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 57.5% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 8.5% |
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 3EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 39.4% | 42.4% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 44.6% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 2.2% | -6.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 41.8% | 49.9% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 28.3% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 12.3% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 3EW this area, 31.7% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 31.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 16.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 15.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 4.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.1% 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 | 19.9% | 23.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 22.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 11.1% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 11.1% | 10.4% | 0.5% | 10.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 63% | 41.1% | -21.9% | 81.4% | -40.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 77.8% | 63.2% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 11.4% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 63.2% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 14.3% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 12.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 4.1% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 8.9% | 0.4% | 8.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 36% | 6.5% | 29.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rivington 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 -17.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Rivington Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2024-02-14 | £122,232 |
| 18 Rivington Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2024-01-31 | £126,472 |
| 2 Rivington Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2022-09-07 | £176,846 |
| 10 Rivington Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-07-25 | £157,643 |
| 10 Rivington Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-11-22 | £137,375 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL1 3EW 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 | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Other | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Ruth Street , OL1 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 2out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beever Primary School Moorby Street , OL1 3QU | 2out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Ormerod Avenue , Royton OL2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 1,290 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 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,954 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 | 1,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | 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 | 392 yd | |
| Moza Bites | 282 Rochdale Road | 586 yd | |
| Two Apples | 341 Rochdale Road | 598 yd | |
| Heathers Kitchen 3 | Aster House, Aster Street | 619 yd | |
| FoodworXs Cafe | Part Ground Floor, 328 Shaw Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes Rugby League Club | St Annes Rugby League Club, Higginshaw Road | 555 yd | |
| Higginshaw Sports and Social Club | Higginshaw Sports Club, Saint Stephens Street | 744 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | Tommyfield Inn, Henshaw Street | 874 yd | |
| Khau Galli | 331 Oldham Road | 884 yd | |
| Boltmakers Rest | 16 Rock Street | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Bay | 118 Henshaw Street | 502 yd | |
| Lalahs | 298 Rochdale Road | 568 yd | |
| Food Time | 292 Rochdale Road | 577 yd | |
| Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd | 20 Mitchell Street | 731 yd | |
| P.T.'s Chippy | 1 Brackley Square, Bolderod Place | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 9-11 Market Place | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham Edge HENSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 206 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 389 yd | |
| Oldham St. Annes Amateur Rugby League Football Club ST ANNES ARLFC ST ANNES ARLFC HIGGINSHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| The Blue Coat Church Of England School BLUECOAT SCHOOL BLUECOAT SCHOOL EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Total Fitness (Oldham) (Closed) Albert Mill Albert Mill Cromford Street | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Oldham Sports Centre (Closed) Lord Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 1,067 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.