Glebe Lane is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL1 4SJ 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 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glebe Lane, Oldham, OL1 4SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 4TJ, OL1 4TN, OL1 4SL, OL1 4NU, OL1 4TH, OL1 4SD, OL1 4TP, OL1 4SE, OL1 4SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL1 4SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 29.4% | 36.3% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 39.2% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 12.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.9% | 33% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 29.7% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 23.2% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 10.5% |
| Bad health | 14.2% | 10.9% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around OL1 4SJ this area, 34.2% 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 34.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 5.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 21.4% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.8% | 94.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 95.8% | 96.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 96.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebe Lane 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Glebe Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-27 | £276,667 |
| 11 Glebe Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-03-08 | £281,835 |
| 3 Glebe Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-09-02 | £175,503 |
| 15 Glebe Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2021-04-23 | £240,994 |
| 14 Glebe Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-06-18 | £324,517 |
OL1 4SJ 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Turf Pit Lane , Moorside OL4 2NE | - not rated | 194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Clough Junior School Conduit Street , Moorside OL1 4JX | - not rated | 234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Clough Primary School Conduit Street , Moorside OL1 4JX | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Coleridge Road , Sholver OL1 4RL | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Clough Infant and Nursery School Wilkes Street , Moorside OL1 4JW | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counthill School Counthill Road , Moorside OL4 2PY | - not rated | 876 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royton and Crompton School Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,350 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Community Special School Arncliffe Rise , Pennine Meadows OL4 2LZ | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SEE (Oldham) Argent House, Shaw Road , OL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft C/O Care Today , 2nd Floor Lansdowne House SK2 6LR | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorside Hotel | 693 Ripponden Road | 149 yd | |
| Northgate | 22 Sholver Lane | 358 yd | |
| Moorside Cricket/Bowling Club | Moorside Cricket Club, Turf Pit Lane | 468 yd | |
| Highfield Inn | 578 Ripponden Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Sun Chinese Takeaway | 637 Ripponden Road | 260 yd | |
| Caths Cuisine | 667 Ripponden Road | 324 yd | |
| Rainbow Chippy | 93 Coleridge Road | 473 yd | |
| Sholver Tandoori | 95 Coleridge Road | 475 yd | |
| Nosh - New World Cuisine | 23 Whitehall Lane | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Ripponden Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Bodies Fitness Club RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Parkfield Country Club (Closed) Ripponden Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 379 yd |
| Moorside Cricket & Bowling Club TURF PIT LANE | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Whitehall Lane White Hall Lane | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Waterhead Academy (Sports Campus) (Closed) Counthill Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 854 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.