Hilbre Avenue is in Royton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 5BL is located in the Royton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hilbre Avenue, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 5BN, OL2 5DF, OL2 5BJ, OL2 5BW, OL2 5BP, OL2 5BH, OL2 5BZ, OL2 5BY, OL2 5BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL2 5BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 26.2% | 33.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 50.7% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 36.7% | 45% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 37% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 14% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 15.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 23.6% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 26.8% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 9.4% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.9% | 75.7% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 94.3% | 88.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 88.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilbre Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Coldhurst 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hilbre Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-03-17 | £392,758 |
| 4 Hilbre Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2013-12-11 | £238,200 |
| 5 Hilbre Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2011-07-08 | £394,266 |
| 4 Hilbre Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,950 | 1997-05-02 | £280,396 |
OL2 5BL 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 3,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 3,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | - not rated | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Junior School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | - not rated | 660 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Ormerod Avenue , Royton OL2 5DH | - not rated | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School Roman Road , Royton OL2 5PQ | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Vaughan Street , Royton OL2 5DL | - not rated | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 4,520 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Start Ltd Unit 7, Roman Road , Royton OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 276 Maygate , Off Chadderton Way OL9 6TR | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Preparatory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laticzone Study Centre | Furtherwood Road | 314 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Elk Mill, Broadway | 604 yd | |
| Crane Payment Innovations | New Coin Street | 635 yd | |
| Nandos | 21 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 636 yd | |
| ASDA Living Cafe | 2 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Inn | 1 Elly Clough, Holden Fold Lane | 322 yd | |
| White Hart | 233 Oldham Road A671 | 639 yd | |
| Khau Galli | 331 Oldham Road | 640 yd | |
| The Haggate | 31 Haggate | 707 yd | |
| Rifle Range Inn | 372 Burnley Lane | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Longside Service Station, Oldham Road | 590 yd | |
| Sun Hing Fish & Chips | 290-292 Oldham Road | 595 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 13 Royley | 605 yd | |
| Subway | Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 636 yd | |
| Ree Ming | 369 Oldham Road | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 515 yd | |
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 49 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 345 yd | |
| The Oldham Academy North BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oldham) ELK MILL CENTRE RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Vaughan Street | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 765 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 | 32.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.