Ripponden Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 4JJ 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 Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 4JH, OL1 4JG, OL1 4JF, OL4 2NZ, OL4 2NY, OL1 4HU, OL1 4JQ, OL1 4JE, OL4 2QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL1 4JJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.2% | 53.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 4JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 46.2% | 52.7% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 28% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 13.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 42.5% | 48.7% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 28.6% | -11.7% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 15.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 23.2% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 12.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 17.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 9.4% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 21% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 15.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.5% | 89.3% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 97.3% | 91.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 96.5% | 91.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ripponden Road 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 -52.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315 Ripponden Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2024-10-25 | £119,929 |
| 353 Ripponden Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-02-21 | £114,593 |
| 319 Ripponden Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-01-26 | £135,375 |
| 321 Ripponden Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-01-11 | £117,750 |
| 351 Ripponden Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-12-15 | £125,258 |
OL1 4JJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary Academy Woodlands Primary Academy , OL1 4HU | 1out of 4 | 74 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Theresa's RC Primary School Whetstone Hill Road , Derker OL1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlemoor Primary School Littlemoor Lane , OL4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowpark Primary Academy Vulcan Street , OL1 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Mayfield Road , Derker OL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,941 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 | 2,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,037 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 | 84 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower of Fun | Prince Charlie Street | 321 yd | |
| Littlemoor Cafe | 173 Littlemoor Lane | 372 yd | |
| Veg In The Park (V.I.P) | Waterhead Park, Peach Road | 627 yd | |
| Roys Rolls | 187 Huddersfield Road | 930 yd | |
| DamasGO | 165b Huddersfield Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sports and Community Club | Oldham Cricket Club, Broadbent Road | 197 yd | |
| The Black Horse | Black Horse, 243 Ripponden Road | 252 yd | |
| Waterhead Sports & Social Club | Waterhead Sports And Social Club, Peach Road | 627 yd | |
| Carrion Crow | 271 Huddersfield Road | 635 yd | |
| Farmers Boy | 250-252 Huddersfield Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On A Roll | 262 Ripponden Road | 99 yd | |
| Watersheddings Chippy | 283 Ripponden Road | 102 yd | |
| The Butty Box | 275 Ripponden Road | 147 yd | |
| Mo's Tandoori | 251 Ripponden Road | 220 yd | |
| Happy House | 78 Sharples Hall Street | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Ripponden Road | 265 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 242 Huddersfield Road | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary Academy BROADBENT ROAD | grass pitches | 180 yd |
| Oldham Cricket Club BROADBENT ROAD | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Waterhead Park Peach Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Waterhead Academy (Sports Campus) (Closed) Counthill Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Rhinos Gym ST. JAMES BUILDING ST. JAMES BUILDING RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Stoneleigh Park Vulcan Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 958 yd |
| Waterhead Academy (Main Campus) HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 985 yd |
| Parkfield Country Club (Closed) Ripponden Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 1,002 yd |
| Heavenly Bodies Fitness Club RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 131.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.