Burns Close is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 4RE 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 Burns Close, Oldham, OL1 4RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 4RD, OL1 4RB, OL1 4RF, OL1 4QT, OL4 2LR, OL1 4RA, OL1 4RT, OL1 4QU, OL1 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL1 4RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 49.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 36.8% | 41.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 36.4% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 19% | 12.3% | -6.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 43% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 30.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 19% | 17.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 32.8% | 20.3% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 23% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.8% | 88.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 96.2% | 90.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 90.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burns Close 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 -27.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Burns Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-11-01 | £236,251 |
| 31 Burns Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2024-05-24 | £185,560 |
| 19 Burns Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-06-04 | £164,527 |
| 24 Burns Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-05-15 | £209,828 |
| 2 Burns Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2019-12-19 | £199,867 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Clough Primary School Conduit Street , Moorside OL1 4JX | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St George's CofE School George Street , Shaw OL2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckstones Primary School Delamere Avenue , Shaw OL2 8HN | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Oldham Road , Shaw OL2 8SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,960 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 | 2,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 2,367 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 | 2,953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 4,045 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 | 4,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,104 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 3,829 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 4,566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Park Pitch & Putt Cafe | Bishops Park Pitch And Putt, Ripponden Road | 716 yd | |
| Shaw Cricket Club | Shaw Cricket Club, Mark Lane | 1,004 yd | |
| Little Owl Farm | Lower Ship Farm | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Cricket/Bowling Club | Moorside Cricket Club, Turf Pit Lane | 773 yd | |
| The Moorside Hotel | 693 Ripponden Road | 857 yd | |
| Northgate | 22 Sholver Lane | 890 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Grains Bar | 1,022 yd | |
| The Black Ladd | 487 Buckstones Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sholver Tandoori | 95 Coleridge Road | 390 yd | |
| Rainbow Chippy | 93 Coleridge Road | 394 yd | |
| Nosh - New World Cuisine | 23 Whitehall Lane | 598 yd | |
| Man Sun Chinese Takeaway | 637 Ripponden Road | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Lane White Hall Lane | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Moorside Cricket & Bowling Club TURF PIT LANE | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Bishops Park GRAINS BAR | golf, grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Shaw Cricket Club Holebottom Holebottom Mark Lane | grass pitches | 909 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.