Glebe Street is in Shaw, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 7SF 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 Glebe Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 7ST, OL2 7SU, OL2 7SX, OL2 7SG, OL2 7SR, OL2 7SS, OL2 7SN, OL2 7SH, OL2 7SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL2 7SF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 52% | 49.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48% | 50.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 7SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 45.1% | 53% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 31.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 54.9% | 46.2% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 36.1% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 14.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 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.
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 | 16.4% | 12.8% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 14.1% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 22% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 21.7% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 95.3% | 95.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebe 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 stayed broadly stable by about 0.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Glebe Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2024-11-29 | £173,191 |
| 29 Glebe Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-10-29 | £171,241 |
| 83 Glebe Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-03-21 | £142,310 |
| 56 Glebe Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2022-01-19 | £165,224 |
| 25 Glebe Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2021-09-07 | £158,424 |
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 57 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beal Vale Primary School Salts Street , Shaw OL2 7SY | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School St James Street , Shaw OL2 7TD | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcroft Primary School Trent Road , Shaw OL2 7YL | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton Primary School Longfield Road , Shaw OL2 7HD | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton Rushcroft Road , Shaw OL2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,280 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 | 5,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,439 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 | 647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 4,708 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 4,760 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Bites | 93 Duchess Street | 292 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 5 Rochdale Road | 505 yd | |
| Mamma Pizza | 6 Rochdale Road | 505 yd | |
| Bengal Curry Pot Shaw | 18-20 Milnrow Road | 516 yd | |
| The Woodlands Cafe at Dunwood | Smallbrook Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crompton Cricket Club | Glebe Street | 1 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | The Gables, Kershaw Street | 388 yd | |
| Crompton Central Working Mens Club | 10 Saint Marys Gate | 489 yd | |
| The Shay Wake | Shay Wake, 10 Milnrow Road | 496 yd | |
| Pineapple Inn | 2 Rochdale Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Chef | 5 Glebe Street | 1 yd | |
| Double Luck | 85 Duchess Street | 292 yd | |
| MasterShakes | 94 Rochdale Road | 293 yd | |
| China Palace | 113 Rochdale Road | 319 yd | |
| Big Lamp Chippy | 11 Crompton Way | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 60-62 Market Street | 610 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Supermarket, Greenfield Lane | 824 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 1 Refuge Street | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crompton Cricket Club DUCHESS STREET | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| New Barn Annersley Avenue | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Crompton Fitness Centre (Closed) Farrow Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Crompton House C Of E School ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre HIGH STREET | 769 yd | |
| Dunwood Park Smallbrook Road | tennis courts | 781 yd |
| George Street Playing Fields George Street | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Elite Fitness GRAINS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School RUSHCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.