Emerald Drive, Oldham, OL1 4TL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL1 4TL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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	51.5%	53.6%	2.1%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	48.5%	46.4%	-2.1%	49.0%	-2.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of OL1 4TL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.3%	36.8%	5.5%	37.9%	-1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	58.8%	53.7%	-5.1%	44.2%	9.5%
Separated	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	4.3%	5%	0.7%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	4.3%	2.9%	-1.4%	6.1%	-3.2%

Health

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 (89.2%) 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	63.3%	58%	-5.3%	48.4%	9.6%
Good health	28%	31.2%	3.2%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	6.9%	8.5%	1.6%	12.7%	-4.2%
Bad health	1.8%	1.9%	0.1%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	12.4%	13.6%	1.2%	18.2%	-4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	7.9%	-3.7%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.5%	18.2%	-3.3%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	6.2%	1.9%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	21.5%	27.3%	5.8%	16.9%	10.4%
Degree or Similar	24.5%	25.6%	1.1%	33.8%	-8.2%
Other	4.3%	1.2%	-3.1%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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%	1.6%	1.6%	1.1%	0.5%
Chinese	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3%	0.3%	-2.7%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	94.9%	93.4%	-1.5%	81.4%	12.0%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	97.6%	98.1%	0.5%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	98.1%	0.5%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.9%	76.7%	19.2%
No passport held	4.1%	13.5%	-9.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.3%	37.2%	-8.9%
Christian	67.9%	46.2%	21.7%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Not answered	0.6%	6.0%	-5.4%

Safety

Is Emerald Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emerald Drive 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 -17.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in OL1 4TL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Emerald Drive are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oldham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Emerald Drive, Oldham, OL1 4TL

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL1 4TL

Average Price
£358,926

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£358,926

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Emerald Drive

Average Price
£393,950

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£393,950

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Emerald DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Emerald Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2023-07-14	£353,710
17 Emerald Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-10-07	£342,300
5 Emerald Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£267,000	2021-10-04	£340,388
10 Emerald Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2020-12-03	£273,621
4 Emerald Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£224,995	2020-06-05	£333,835

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL1 4TL

Employment

OL1 4TL 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.

The percentage of student residents living in OL1 4TL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	121
Part-Time Employee	30
Retired	27
Student (economically inactive)	20
Self-Employed	19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Construction	25
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	16
Other	14
Financial and insurance activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hodge Clough Primary School Conduit Street , Moorside OL1 4JX	3out of 4	101 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Coleridge Road , Sholver OL1 4RL	4out of 4	547 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Primary Academy Woodlands Primary Academy , OL1 4HU	1out of 4	1,265 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Theresa's RC Primary School Whetstone Hill Road , Derker OL1 4NA	3out of 4	1,324 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willowpark Primary Academy Vulcan Street , OL1 4LJ	3out of 4	1,595 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY	2out of 4	1,601 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT	1out of 4	1,941 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ	4out of 4	2,987 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS	3out of 4	3,119 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE	- not rated	3,444 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA	- not rated	3,939 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU	- not rated	4,193 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX	3out of 4	1,277 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD	- not rated	2,148 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT	4out of 4	3,303 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ	- not rated	3,310 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ	- not rated	3,618 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Moorside Hotel	693 Ripponden Road	121 yd
Highfield Inn	578 Ripponden Road	415 yd
Northgate	22 Sholver Lane	459 yd
Moorside Cricket/Bowling Club	Moorside Cricket Club, Turf Pit Lane	464 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Man Sun Chinese Takeaway	637 Ripponden Road	111 yd
Caths Cuisine	667 Ripponden Road	179 yd
Rainbow Chippy	93 Coleridge Road	618 yd
Sholver Tandoori	95 Coleridge Road	620 yd
Nosh - New World Cuisine	23 Whitehall Lane	875 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food	Ripponden Road		959 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heavenly Bodies Fitness Club RIPPONDEN ROAD	health and fitness suite	187 yd
Parkfield Country Club (Closed) Ripponden Road	squash courts, swimming pool	232 yd
Moorside Cricket & Bowling Club TURF PIT LANE	grass pitches	656 yd
Waterhead Academy (Sports Campus) (Closed) Counthill Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	705 yd
Whitehall Lane White Hall Lane	grass pitches	760 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	74.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OL1 4TL