Peel Street is in Shaw, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 7JF 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 Peel Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 7JE, OL2 7JN, OL2 7JW, OL2 7JP, OL2 7JG, OL2 7JR, OL2 7JD, OL2 7JJ, OL2 7JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL2 7JF has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.3% | 48% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 29.2% | 28.3% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 50.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 48.6% | 47.2% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 29.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.9% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 16% | 15.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 29.8% | -4.2% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.8% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97% | 95.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| 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 | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 73.4% | 46.2% | 27.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peel 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 -7.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Peel Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £154,500 | 2023-12-13 | £168,281 |
| 5 Peel Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2009-06-19 | £162,955 |
OL2 7JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in OL2 7JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal Vale Primary School Salts Street , Shaw OL2 7SY | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School St James Street , Shaw OL2 7TD | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton Rushcroft Road , Shaw OL2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcroft Primary School Trent Road , Shaw OL2 7YL | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,540 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,094 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 | 612 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 4,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 4,394 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 5 Rochdale Road | 629 yd | |
| Mamma Pizza | 6 Rochdale Road | 629 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 93 Duchess Street | 633 yd | |
| Naughty But Nice | 44 Market Street | 655 yd | |
| The Court Cafe | Hopwood Court Restaurant, Assheton Road | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse | 203A Rochdale Road | 145 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | The Gables, Kershaw Street | 332 yd | |
| Crompton Cricket Club | Glebe Street | 436 yd | |
| Queen Anne | Queen Anne, Church Road | 552 yd | |
| Pineapple Inn | 2 Rochdale Road | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MasterShakes | 94 Rochdale Road | 296 yd | |
| China Palace | 113 Rochdale Road | 301 yd | |
| Master Chef | 5 Glebe Street | 436 yd | |
| Big Lamp Chippy | 11 Crompton Way | 543 yd | |
| Shaw Fried Chicken | 29 Rochdale Road | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 60-62 Market Street | 655 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 1 Refuge Street | 818 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Supermarket, Greenfield Lane | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Barn Annersley Avenue | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Crompton House C Of E School ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 482 yd |
| Crompton Cricket Club DUCHESS STREET | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Crompton Fitness Centre (Closed) Farrow Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 659 yd |
| Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre HIGH STREET | 713 yd | |
| St Marys Ce Primary School RUSHCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 845 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.