Henthorn Street is in Shaw, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 7AY is located in the Crompton 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 Henthorn Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 8RD, OL2 8RS, OL2 8TA, OL2 7DE, OL2 7AU, OL2 7AZ, OL2 7DG, OL2 7AT, OL2 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL2 7AY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 47.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL2 7AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.6% | 54.1% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 21.7% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 49.1% | 42.9% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 39.4% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 25.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 20.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 21.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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 | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.4% | 91.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 95.7% | 93.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 94.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henthorn Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crompton 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 -40.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Henthorn Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-10-25 | £162,571 |
| 4 Henthorn Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-09-06 | £146,728 |
| 17 Henthorn Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-06-21 | £174,565 |
| 22 Henthorn Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2024-06-13 | £109,244 |
| 13 Henthorn Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-07-25 | £150,231 |
OL2 7AY 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crompton Primary School Longfield Road , Shaw OL2 7HD | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Oldham Road , Shaw OL2 8SZ | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal Vale Primary School Salts Street , Shaw OL2 7SY | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School St James Street , Shaw OL2 7TD | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Blackshaw Lane , Heyside OL2 6NT | 2out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community 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 | 813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,500 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 | 4,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,556 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 | 365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 3,813 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 4,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Mill Grill | 59 Market Street | 383 yd | |
| Age UK Oldham | Hope Church, 30 Eastway | 439 yd | |
| Asda Cafe (In Store) | Asda Supermarket, Greenfield Lane | 446 yd | |
| Naughty But Nice | 44 Market Street | 481 yd | |
| Delaney's | 7 Market Street | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne | Queen Anne, Church Road | 139 yd | |
| Shaw Comrades Social Club | 39 Manchester Road | 206 yd | |
| Royal Oak Inn | Royal Oak Hotel, Shawcroft Close | 319 yd | |
| Playhouse 2 | Play House 2, 2 Newtown Street | 461 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | 1 Market Street | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chefs | 27 High Street | 243 yd | |
| Mama Asia Meal Prep | 69 Market Street | 383 yd | |
| Eastern Light | 69 Market Street | 383 yd | |
| Walt's Brews & Bites | 55 Market Place, Westway | 424 yd | |
| Armstrongs Fish & Chips | 39 Market Street | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 1 Refuge Street | 334 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Supermarket, Greenfield Lane | 446 yd | |
| Tesco | 60-62 Market Street | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre HIGH STREET | 326 yd | |
| Crompton Fitness Centre (Closed) Farrow Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 342 yd |
| New Barn Annersley Avenue | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Royton And Crompton School BLACKSHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Heyside Cricket Club LITTLE HEY STREET | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Crompton House C Of E School ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 273.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.