Trent Industrial Estate, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7UT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL2 7UT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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%	48.8%	-4.2%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	47%	51.2%	4.2%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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	28.4%	26%	-2.4%	37.9%	-11.9%
Married: Opposite sex	50.9%	48.8%	-2.1%	44.2%	4.6%
Separated	3.3%	2.8%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	6.9%	11.8%	4.9%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	10.5%	10.6%	0.1%	6.1%	4.5%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.9%	34.4%	-5.5%	48.4%	-14.0%
Good health	33%	32.6%	-0.4%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	16.8%	22.1%	5.3%	12.7%	9.4%
Bad health	8.4%	8.4%	0.0%	4.0%	4.4%
Very bad health	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	1.2%	1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around OL2 7UT this area, 35.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.5%	35.2%	4.7%	18.2%	17.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	9.3%	-7.4%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	13.8%	-3.3%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	7.3%	8.1%	0.8%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	12.6%	3.5%	16.9%	-4.3%
Degree or Similar	12.7%	18.2%	5.5%	33.8%	-15.6%
Other	6.5%	2.8%	-3.7%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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	7.8%	8.5%	0.7%	1.1%	7.4%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	91%	90.1%	-0.9%	81.4%	8.7%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% 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	93.1%	94%	0.9%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	6.1%	-5.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	4.7%	4.2%	-0.5%	5.6%	-1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.8%	94%	1.2%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0.9%	4.6%	3.7%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.6%	76.7%	7.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	14.7%	13.5%	1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.9%	37.2%	-12.3%
Christian	61.1%	46.2%	14.9%
Muslim	7%	6.5%	0.5%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Trent Industrial Estate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trent Industrial Estate 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 -19.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in OL2 7UT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Trent Industrial Estate are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oldham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Trent Industrial Estate, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7UT

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL2 7UT

Average Price
£808,069

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£808,069

Estimated Average Property Prices for Trent Industrial Estate

Average Price
£680,500

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£680,500

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Trent Industrial EstateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Clad-It Eco Roofing Solutions Ltd Trent Industrial Estate, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£780,000	2018-10-19	£1,108,421
Buckstone Motor Bodies Ltd Trent Industrial Estate, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£880,000	2018-04-03	£1,353,846
Clad-It Eco Roofing Solutions Ltd Trent Industrial Estate, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£140,000	2015-06-19	£242,697
Unit 3 Trent Industrial Estate, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£10,000	2014-09-08	£17,035

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL2 7UT

Employment

OL2 7UT 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in OL2 7UT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	17
Transport and storage	15
Other	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	12
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rushcroft Primary School Trent Road , Shaw OL2 7YL	3out of 4	112 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School St James Street , Shaw OL2 7TD	3out of 4	598 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beal Vale Primary School Salts Street , Shaw OL2 7SY	3out of 4	629 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Buckstones Primary School Delamere Avenue , Shaw OL2 8HN	4out of 4	944 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Crompton St George's CofE School George Street , Shaw OL2 8AX	3out of 4	1,031 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,073 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT	1out of 4	2,241 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR	4out of 4	2,840 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX	2out of 4	3,233 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF	3out of 4	3,800 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD	- not rated	1,120 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ	- not rated	3,431 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX	3out of 4	3,970 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW	3out of 4	5,081 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT	4out of 4	5,237 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Woodlands Cafe at Dunwood	Smallbrook Road	177 yd
Tasty Bites	93 Duchess Street	388 yd
Bengal Curry Pot Shaw	18-20 Milnrow Road	873 yd
Dolphin Fish Bar	5 Rochdale Road	913 yd
Mamma Pizza	6 Rochdale Road	913 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Commercial Inn	30 Smallbrook Road	176 yd
Crompton Cricket Club	Glebe Street	564 yd
The Park Inn	121 Buckstones Road	773 yd
The Shay Wake	Shay Wake, 10 Milnrow Road	873 yd
Crompton Central Working Mens Club	10 Saint Marys Gate	886 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spicy Kitchen	202 Milnrow Road	384 yd
Chicken Express Pizza & Milkshake Bar	202a Milnrow Road	384 yd
Double Luck	85 Duchess Street	388 yd
Happy Family Chippy	150 Milnrow Road	502 yd
Master Chef	5 Glebe Street	564 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	60-62 Market Street		1,042 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dunwood Park Smallbrook Road	tennis courts	226 yd
Crompton Cricket Club DUCHESS STREET	grass pitches	425 yd
George Street Playing Fields George Street	grass pitches	445 yd
Elite Fitness GRAINS ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,038 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.01 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.01 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.