Longfellow Crescent is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 4QN 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 Longfellow Crescent, Oldham, OL1 4QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 4RP, OL1 4RR, OL1 4NU, OL1 4RS, OL1 4SJ, OL1 4NS, OL1 4QW, OL1 4RH, OL1 4NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL1 4QN, 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 | 51% | 53.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 49% | 46.8% | -2.2% | 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 4QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 46.9% | 48.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 32.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 40.5% | 38.8% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 18.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 4QN this area, 29.1% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.6% | 29.1% | -14.5% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 16.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 20.2% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 83.8% | -13.3% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 95.8% | 87.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 87.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longfellow Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Shaw 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 -21.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Longfellow Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2025-02-05 | £155,389 |
| 77 Longfellow Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2024-11-11 | £114,008 |
| 77 Longfellow Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-10-10 | £87,879 |
| 85 Longfellow Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-02-16 | £136,420 |
| 89 Longfellow Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-03-10 | £147,102 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL1 4QN 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Coleridge Road , Sholver OL1 4RL | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Clough Primary School Conduit Street , Moorside OL1 4JX | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Oldham Road , Shaw OL2 8SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary Academy Woodlands Primary Academy , OL1 4HU | 1out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Theresa's RC Primary School Whetstone Hill Road , Derker OL1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 3,431 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 | 4,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,395 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 | 1,571 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 3,911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate | 22 Sholver Lane | 229 yd | |
| The Moorside Hotel | 693 Ripponden Road | 348 yd | |
| Moorside Cricket/Bowling Club | Moorside Cricket Club, Turf Pit Lane | 600 yd | |
| Highfield Inn | 578 Ripponden Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Chippy | 93 Coleridge Road | 323 yd | |
| Sholver Tandoori | 95 Coleridge Road | 327 yd | |
| Man Sun Chinese Takeaway | 637 Ripponden Road | 463 yd | |
| Caths Cuisine | 667 Ripponden Road | 518 yd | |
| Nosh - New World Cuisine | 23 Whitehall Lane | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Bodies Fitness Club RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Parkfield Country Club (Closed) Ripponden Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 574 yd |
| Moorside Cricket & Bowling Club TURF PIT LANE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Whitehall Lane White Hall Lane | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Waterhead Academy (Sports Campus) (Closed) Counthill Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,047 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.