Hindle Drive is in Royton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 5LU is located in the Royton North 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 Hindle Drive, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 5LX, OL2 5LS, OL2 5LT, OL2 5LY, OL2 5NF, OL2 5NA, OL2 5ND, OL2 5LZ, OL2 5HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL2 5LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 50.2% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 25.8% | 33% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 48.7% | -12.8% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 49.2% | 47.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 34.2% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 14.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.9% | 16.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 16.1% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 28% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 92.7% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 99.3% | 96.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 96.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 68.4% | 46.2% | 22.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hindle Drive 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hindle Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2019-10-11 | £188,398 |
| 3 Hindle Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2017-05-02 | £2,987 |
| 16 Hindle Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-02-03 | £196,019 |
| 5 Hindle Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2015-10-30 | £313,542 |
| 16 Hindle Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,455 | 2013-08-05 | £218,915 |
OL2 5LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | 2out of 4 | 120 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 | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Primary School Westerdale Drive , Royton OL2 5TY | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Ormerod Avenue , Royton OL2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royton Hall Primary School High Barn Street , Royton OL2 6RW | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 618 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 2,738 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Payment Innovations | New Coin Street | 286 yd | |
| Cafe Grill Royton | 44 Market Square | 622 yd | |
| The Simla Inn | 32 Middleton Road | 624 yd | |
| Jing Thai | 22 Middleton Road | 624 yd | |
| Shelley B's Cafe | 32 Market Square | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haggate | 31 Haggate | 243 yd | |
| The Oddies | 12 Union Street | 410 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | 1 Elly Clough, Holden Fold Lane | 428 yd | |
| Royton Brass Band & Musical | Royton Brass & Musical Band Cl, Sandy Lane | 550 yd | |
| Hope and Anchor | 29 Sandy Lane | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Cottage | 13 Royley | 277 yd | |
| Rumble Tummies | 312 Middleton Road | 382 yd | |
| The Golden Bowl | 30 Middleton Road | 624 yd | |
| Maypole Granary | 12 Middleton Road | 624 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 22 Market Square | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 678 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Rochdale Road | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haggate Middleton Road | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| The Oldham Academy North BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 447 yd |
| Royton Cricket Club BRANSDALE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 525 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Vaughan Street | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oldham) ELK MILL CENTRE RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Royton Sports Centre (Closed) Park Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 807 yd |
| Royton Leisure Centre BYRON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Royton Park Bleasdale Street | tennis courts | 868 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.