Siddall Street is in Shaw, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 8AW is located in the Shaw 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 Siddall Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 8AL, OL2 8AN, OL2 7TF, OL2 8ER, OL2 8AG, OL2 8ES, OL2 8EX, OL2 8EU, OL2 7TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL2 8AW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 51.4% | 48.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 8AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 39.5% | 48.4% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 30.9% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 50% | 43.8% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 23.6% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 14.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 19.1% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 19.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 15.5% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 8.6% | 2.2% | -6.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.3% | 89.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 88.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 89.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Siddall 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Siddall Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-07-12 | £160,623 |
| 8 Siddall Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,500 | 2021-05-13 | £153,452 |
| 6 Siddall Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-01-17 | £134,939 |
| 5 Siddall Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2017-01-13 | £100,539 |
| 8 Siddall Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2016-05-06 | £166,296 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School St James Street , Shaw OL2 7TD | 3out of 4 | 101 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal Vale Primary School Salts Street , Shaw OL2 7SY | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcroft Primary School Trent Road , Shaw OL2 7YL | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St George's CofE School George Street , Shaw OL2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton Primary School Longfield Road , Shaw OL2 7HD | 3out of 4 | 904 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,536 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 | 4,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,341 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 | 460 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 4,572 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 4,851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Curry Pot Shaw | 18-20 Milnrow Road | 176 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 5 Rochdale Road | 232 yd | |
| Mamma Pizza | 6 Rochdale Road | 232 yd | |
| Naughty But Nice | 44 Market Street | 360 yd | |
| Delaney's | 7 Market Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shay Wake | Shay Wake, 10 Milnrow Road | 182 yd | |
| Crompton Central Working Mens Club | 10 Saint Marys Gate | 204 yd | |
| Gin Gin Bar | 1 Milnrow Road | 225 yd | |
| Pineapple Inn | 2 Rochdale Road | 232 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | 1 Market Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taffs Grocers/Takeaway | 92a-94a Milnrow Road | 71 yd | |
| Sizzlers | 96a Milnrow Road | 71 yd | |
| Raja's Spice | 7 Milnrow Road | 182 yd | |
| Munchtime | 7a Milnrow Road | 182 yd | |
| The 88 Chinese Takeaway | Unit 12, Greensway Shopping Ce, Milnrow Road | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 60-62 Market Street | 360 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Supermarket, Greenfield Lane | 544 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 1 Refuge Street | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crompton Fitness Centre (Closed) Farrow Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre HIGH STREET | 555 yd | |
| Crompton Cricket Club DUCHESS STREET | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Elite Fitness GRAINS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| George Street Playing Fields George Street | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Dunwood Park Smallbrook Road | tennis courts | 848 yd |
| New Barn Annersley Avenue | grass pitches | 915 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.