Alexandra Crescent is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 4DT is located in the St James' 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 Alexandra Crescent, Oldham, OL1 4DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 4DF, OL1 4DS, OL1 4DU, OL1 4DH, OL1 4DG, OL1 4BW, OL1 4DW, OL1 4DA, OL1 4DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL1 4DT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 51.9% | 52.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 34.4% | 35.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 41.7% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 43.7% | 41.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 38.8% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 15.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 3.6% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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.
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 25.4% | -16.5% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 22.6% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.2% | 92.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 94.9% | 95.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 96.4% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the St James' 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 -15.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Alexandra Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-01-19 | £190,799 |
| 3 Alexandra Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-10-07 | £187,528 |
| 5 Alexandra Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2022-07-08 | £149,198 |
| 6 Alexandra Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-05-06 | £161,788 |
| 4 Alexandra Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2016-07-01 | £149,311 |
OL1 4DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Primary School Mayfield Road , Derker OL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beever Primary School Moorby Street , OL1 3QU | 2out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowpark Primary Academy Vulcan Street , OL1 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Theresa's RC Primary School Whetstone Hill Road , Derker OL1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Ruth Street , OL1 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 923 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 | 809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,288 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 | 1,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | 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 | 195 yd | |
| The Bean Box Coffee Shop | Unit 3, Gould Street | 427 yd | |
| FoodworXs Cafe | Part Ground Floor, 328 Shaw Road | 590 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services @ Molnlyncke Healthcare | Tubiton House, Medlock Street | 669 yd | |
| KFC | Kirkstyle House, 79-81 Huddersfield Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf | 14 Derker Street | 427 yd | |
| Lowerhouse Inn | 116 Derker Street | 463 yd | |
| Higginshaw Sports and Social Club | Higginshaw Sports Club, Saint Stephens Street | 547 yd | |
| St Annes Rugby League Club | St Annes Rugby League Club, Higginshaw Road | 680 yd | |
| Bear On The Hill | 173 Huddersfield Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kels Kitchen | Unit 10 Cromford Business Park | 182 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 193 Shaw Road | 461 yd | |
| The New Mandarin | 71 Vulcan Street | 494 yd | |
| P.T.'s Chippy | 1 Brackley Square, Bolderod Place | 507 yd | |
| Grillicious | 109 Huddersfield Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Huddersfield Road | 797 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 242 Huddersfield Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Oldham) (Closed) Albert Mill Albert Mill Cromford Street | health and fitness suite | 228 yd |
| Stoneleigh Park Vulcan Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 570 yd |
| Rhinos Gym ST. JAMES BUILDING ST. JAMES BUILDING RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Oldham St. Annes Amateur Rugby League Football Club ST ANNES ARLFC ST ANNES ARLFC HIGGINSHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Oldham Edge HENSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| The Blue Coat Church Of England School BLUECOAT SCHOOL BLUECOAT SCHOOL EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy BROADBENT ROAD | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Oldham Cricket Club BROADBENT ROAD | grass pitches | 953 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.