Manchester Road is in Shaw, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 7DD 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 Manchester Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 7DA, OL2 7DB, OL2 7DF, OL2 8SF, OL2 8SB, OL2 6PH, OL2 8SH, OL2 6WL, OL2 7BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL2 7DD 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 | 50.3% | 50.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 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 | 32.5% | 38.8% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 40.8% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 38.2% | 51.6% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 27.8% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 12.4% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 17.4% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17.4% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 21.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 24.7% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.4% | 86.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 91.9% | 95.1% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 95.4% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.3% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 65.1% | 46.2% | 18.9% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road 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 -24.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Manchester Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2022-07-01 | £93,460 |
| 110 Manchester Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-11-16 | £127,791 |
| 106 Manchester Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2021-09-01 | £194,486 |
| 102 Manchester Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2021-07-23 | £112,977 |
| 106 Manchester Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2019-11-01 | £207,556 |
OL2 7DD 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crompton Primary School Longfield Road , Shaw OL2 7HD | 3out of 4 | 440 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 | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Blackshaw Lane , Heyside OL2 6NT | 2out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royton Hall Primary School High Barn Street , Royton OL2 6RW | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal Vale Primary School Salts Street , Shaw OL2 7SY | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,254 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 | 688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 3,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kismoth Indian Restaurant | 478 Shaw Road | 216 yd | |
| Flower Pot Cafe | 378 Shaw Road | 419 yd | |
| Cotton Mill Grill | 59 Market Street | 689 yd | |
| Asda Cafe (In Store) | Asda Supermarket, Greenfield Lane | 735 yd | |
| Age UK Oldham | Hope Church, 30 Eastway | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Inn | Royal Oak Hotel, Shawcroft Close | 62 yd | |
| Shaw Comrades Social Club | 39 Manchester Road | 132 yd | |
| Queen Anne | Queen Anne, Church Road | 451 yd | |
| Heyside Cricket Club | Heyside Cricket Club, Little Hey Street | 711 yd | |
| Playhouse 2 | Play House 2, 2 Newtown Street | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chefs | 27 High Street | 546 yd | |
| Mama Asia Meal Prep | 69 Market Street | 689 yd | |
| Eastern Light | 69 Market Street | 689 yd | |
| Walt's Brews & Bites | 55 Market Place, Westway | 745 yd | |
| Armstrongs Fish & Chips | 39 Market Street | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 1 Refuge Street | 605 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Supermarket, Greenfield Lane | 735 yd | |
| Tesco | 60-62 Market Street | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royton And Crompton School BLACKSHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre HIGH STREET | 633 yd | |
| Crompton Fitness Centre (Closed) Farrow Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 659 yd |
| Heyside Cricket Club LITTLE HEY STREET | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| New Barn Annersley Avenue | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Heyside Park Blackshaw Lane | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Crompton And Royton Golf Club HIGH BARN STREET | golf | 1,025 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 | 90.0% |
| 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.