Hopkin Avenue is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 4DX 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 Hopkin Avenue, Oldham, OL1 4DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 4DY, OL1 4BJ, OL1 4DZ, OL1 4DS, OL1 4DH, OL1 4EF, OL1 4AA, OL1 4DT, OL1 4DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL1 4DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 53.9% | 55.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 44.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 4DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 51.5% | 56.1% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 26.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 2.8% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 58.6% | 14.4% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 28.2% | -11.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 9.1% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 39.4% | 18.4% | -21.0% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 18.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 21.7% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 23.1% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.3% | 79.6% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 98.7% | 88.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 6% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 88.1% | -10.0% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hopkin Avenue 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 -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hopkin Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2025-12-15 | £178,695 |
| 3 Hopkin Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-12-13 | £156,578 |
| 14 Hopkin Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2024-09-13 | £142,712 |
| 35 Hopkin Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2024-03-18 | £151,271 |
| 41 Hopkin Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-02-08 | £157,005 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Primary School Mayfield Road , Derker OL1 4LG | - not rated | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Mayfield Road , Derker OL1 4LG | 2out of 4 | 334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beever Primary School Moorby Street , OL1 3QU | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneleigh Primary School Vulcan Street , Derker OL1 4LJ | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneleigh Academy Vulcan Street , Derker OL1 4LJ | - not rated | 626 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 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | - not rated | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Counthill School Counthill Road , Moorside OL4 2PY | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 1,837 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,044 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 | 642 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Boys School 121 Union Street , Oldham OL1 1TE | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sapience Girls Academy 319 Waterloo Street , Glodwick OL4 1ER | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 153 yd | |
| The Bean Box Coffee Shop | Unit 3, Gould Street | 311 yd | |
| KFC | Kirkstyle House, 79-81 Huddersfield Road | 542 yd | |
| DamasGO | 165b Huddersfield Road | 584 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services @ Molnlyncke Healthcare | Tubiton House, Medlock Street | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowerhouse Inn | 116 Derker Street | 341 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf | 14 Derker Street | 350 yd | |
| Higginshaw Sports and Social Club | Higginshaw Sports Club, Saint Stephens Street | 531 yd | |
| Bear On The Hill | 173 Huddersfield Road | 584 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Ripponden Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kels Kitchen | Unit 10 Cromford Business Park | 151 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 193 Shaw Road | 450 yd | |
| The New Mandarin | 71 Vulcan Street | 462 yd | |
| P.T.'s Chippy | 1 Brackley Square, Bolderod Place | 493 yd | |
| Grillicious | 109 Huddersfield Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Huddersfield Road | 667 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 242 Huddersfield Road | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Oldham) (Closed) Albert Mill Albert Mill Cromford Street | health and fitness suite | 235 yd |
| Rhinos Gym ST. JAMES BUILDING ST. JAMES BUILDING RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Stoneleigh Park Vulcan Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Oldham St. Annes Amateur Rugby League Football Club ST ANNES ARLFC ST ANNES ARLFC HIGGINSHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| The Blue Coat Church Of England School BLUECOAT SCHOOL BLUECOAT SCHOOL EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Oldham Edge HENSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy BROADBENT ROAD | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Oldham Cricket Club BROADBENT ROAD | grass pitches | 958 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.