Charnwood Close is in Shaw, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 7LY 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 Charnwood Close, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 7LX, OL2 7NB, OL2 7NE, OL2 7LH, OL2 7LJ, OL2 7LU, OL2 7NQ, OL2 7NA, OL2 7LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL2 7LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.1% | 49.8% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.2% | 3.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of OL2 7LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 14.4% | 20% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.9% | 63.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% | 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 | 36.2% | 44.2% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 39.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 21% | 11.3% | -9.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 22.9% | 17.6% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 11.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 28.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 96.7% | 97.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 98.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.3% | 37.2% | -21.9% |
| Christian | 78.5% | 46.2% | 32.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charnwood Close 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.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Charnwood Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-01-25 | £258,350 |
| 10 Charnwood Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-01-06 | £246,344 |
| 2 Charnwood Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-12-08 | £285,644 |
| 18 Charnwood Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-02-16 | £278,138 |
| 14 Charnwood Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-09-18 | £228,755 |
OL2 7LY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL2 7LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 4,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 5,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton Rushcroft Road , Shaw OL2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornham St James CofE Primary School Castleton Road , Thornham OL2 6XT | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornham St. James CofE Primary School Castleton Road , Thornham OL2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Bank Primary School Grasmere Road , Royton OL2 6SJ | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Bank Primary School Grasmere Road , Royton OL2 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crompton House CofE School Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | - not rated | 573 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Henshaw RC School Shaw Road , OL16 4RX | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,854 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 3,065 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 | 4,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,358 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,358 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 5,467 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 5,467 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank School Firbank Road , Royton OL2 6TU | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Supreme Start Ltd Unit 7, Roman Road , Royton OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland School 13 Newhey Road , Milnrow OL16 3NP | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft C/O Care Today , 2nd Floor Lansdowne House SK2 6LR | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Court Cafe | Hopwood Court Restaurant, Assheton Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Crompton Con. Club | Salisbury Street | 204 yd | |
| Old Bulls Head | 458 Rochdale Road | 341 yd | |
| North Star Inn | North Star Inn, Rushcroft Road | 482 yd | |
| Puckersley Inn | 22 Narrowgate Brow | 627 yd | |
| Black Horse | 203A Rochdale Road | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Suey House | 401A Rochdale Road | 241 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Ce Primary School RUSHCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| High Crompton Park Rochdale Road | tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Crompton House C Of E School ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 573 yd |
| New Barn Annersley Avenue | grass pitches | 979 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.