Charter Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 3RQ is located in the St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham East and Saddleworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charter Street, Oldham, OL1 3RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 3RB, OL1 3RH, OL1 3JB, OL1 3HD, OL1 3JN, OL1 3HJ, OL1 3PS, OL1 3QU, OL1 4AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL1 3RQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 56.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 43.9% | 43.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 3RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 48.4% | 48.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 27.6% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 39.2% | 53.5% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 26.6% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 12% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 3RQ this area, 32.9% 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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 32.9% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 17.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 11% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 15.4% | 11.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 16.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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 | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.8% | 67.8% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 78.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 78.8% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 77.8% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charter 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 -12.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Charter Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-10-08 | £124,064 |
| 29 Charter Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-03-22 | £111,235 |
| 15 Charter Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-12-19 | £118,650 |
| 19 Charter Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,500 | 2018-11-15 | £124,081 |
| 7 Charter Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2017-10-03 | £112,193 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL1 3RQ 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 | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beever Primary School Moorby Street , OL1 3QU | 2out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Ruth Street , OL1 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 2out of 4 | 987 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Mayfield Road , Derker OL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,151 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 , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,510 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 2,691 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 | 1,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,509 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 | 699 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Thai Corner | 2 Cromford Street | 522 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services @ Molnlyncke Healthcare | Tubiton House, Medlock Street | 615 yd | |
| FoodworXs Cafe | Part Ground Floor, 328 Shaw Road | 626 yd | |
| Servest Food Company | First Manchester Oldham Depot, Wallshaw Street | 669 yd | |
| Mahdlo Youth Zone | Oldham Youth Zone, Egerton Street | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higginshaw Sports and Social Club | Higginshaw Sports Club, Saint Stephens Street | 291 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf | 14 Derker Street | 530 yd | |
| St Annes Rugby League Club | St Annes Rugby League Club, Higginshaw Road | 559 yd | |
| Party 1 at the Cotton Rooms | 3-5 Rock Street | 660 yd | |
| Boltmakers Rest | 16 Rock Street | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.T.'s Chippy | 1 Brackley Square, Bolderod Place | 291 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 193 Shaw Road | 295 yd | |
| Kels Kitchen | Unit 10 Cromford Business Park | 517 yd | |
| Masala Bay | 118 Henshaw Street | 622 yd | |
| Golden Chippy | 380 Shaw Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 9-11 Market Place | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham Edge HENSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| The Blue Coat Church Of England School BLUECOAT SCHOOL BLUECOAT SCHOOL EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Total Fitness (Oldham) (Closed) Albert Mill Albert Mill Cromford Street | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Oldham St. Annes Amateur Rugby League Football Club ST ANNES ARLFC ST ANNES ARLFC HIGGINSHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Oldham Sports Centre (Closed) Lord Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 800 yd | |
| Al'Z Gym 23-25 23-25 BOW STREET | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Stoneleigh Park Vulcan Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 997 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.