Eden Way is in Shaw, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 7YF 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 Eden Way, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 7YH, OL2 7YD, OL2 7YJ, OL2 7YQ, OL2 7XT, OL2 7YE, OL2 7YR, OL2 7YB, OL2 7XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL2 7YF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 7YF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 42.3% | 45.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 43.4% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 44.1% | 41.8% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 36% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 26% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 11.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 18.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 19.8% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 99.2% | 95.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eden Way 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 -3.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Eden Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-04-12 | £205,740 |
| 12 Eden Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2024-02-23 | £187,452 |
| 8 Eden Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-03-31 | £188,988 |
| 10 Eden Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-07-27 | £144,941 |
| 12 Eden Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2016-01-15 | £184,612 |
OL2 7YF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushcroft Primary School Trent Road , Shaw OL2 7YL | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton Rushcroft Road , Shaw OL2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal Vale Primary School Salts Street , Shaw OL2 7SY | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School St James Street , Shaw OL2 7TD | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton Primary School Longfield Road , Shaw OL2 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Foundation 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 | 5,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 4,928 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 | 352 yd | |
| The Woodlands Cafe at Dunwood | Smallbrook Road | 759 yd | |
| The Court Cafe | Hopwood Court Restaurant, Assheton Road | 814 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 5 Rochdale Road | 1,093 yd | |
| Mamma Pizza | 6 Rochdale Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Inn | North Star Inn, Rushcroft Road | 572 yd | |
| Crompton Cricket Club | Glebe Street | 587 yd | |
| Black Horse | 203A Rochdale Road | 727 yd | |
| Commercial Inn | 30 Smallbrook Road | 758 yd | |
| High Crompton Con. Club | Salisbury Street | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Luck | 85 Duchess Street | 352 yd | |
| Master Chef | 5 Glebe Street | 587 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 401A Rochdale Road | 787 yd | |
| MasterShakes | 94 Rochdale Road | 824 yd | |
| China Palace | 113 Rochdale Road | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crompton Cricket Club DUCHESS STREET | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Crompton House C Of E School ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 645 yd |
| St Marys Ce Primary School RUSHCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Dunwood Park Smallbrook Road | tennis courts | 817 yd |
| High Crompton Park Rochdale Road | tennis courts | 855 yd |
| New Barn Annersley Avenue | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| George Street Playing Fields George Street | grass pitches | 1,071 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% |
| Median download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.