Dunwood Park Courts is in Shaw, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 8ED 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 Dunwood Park Courts, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 8BL, OL2 8BH, OL2 8DA, OL2 8GB, OL2 8DD, OL2 8BJ, OL2 8GA, OL2 8GD, OL2 8DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL2 8ED has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 55.6% | 47.9% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 44.4% | 52.1% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 30.1% | 41.5% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 19% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 25.5% | 26.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (60%) 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 | 24% | 27.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -21.2% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 32.8% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 30% | 21.1% | -8.9% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 15.2% | 13.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
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.
In the area around OL2 8ED this area, 31.4% 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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.2% | 31.4% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 16% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 13.4% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 14.9% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 93.6% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 99.6% | 94.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 94.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunwood Park Courts 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dunwood Park Courts, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £114,950 | 2023-10-27 | £121,725 |
| 13 Dunwood Park Courts, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-10-03 | £158,052 |
| 32 Dunwood Park Courts, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2020-07-24 | £111,151 |
| 32 Dunwood Park Courts, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2018-07-27 | £119,725 |
| 21 Dunwood Park Courts, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2017-12-01 | £71,816 |
OL2 8ED area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 4,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushcroft Primary School Trent Road , Shaw OL2 7YL | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckstones Primary School Delamere Avenue , Shaw OL2 8HN | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St George's CofE School George Street , Shaw OL2 8AX | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St George's CofE School George Street , Shaw OL2 8HG | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School St James Street , Shaw OL2 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,627 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 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roch Valley High School Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 3out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 4,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 4,584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Croft C/O Care Today , 2nd Floor Lansdowne House SK2 6LR | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roughbank Farm Ogden , Newhey OL16 3QH | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland School 13 Newhey Road , Milnrow OL16 3NP | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Firbank Road , Royton OL2 6TU | - not rated | 3,270 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Cafe at Dunwood | Smallbrook Road | 544 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 93 Duchess Street | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Inn | 121 Buckstones Road | 447 yd | |
| Commercial Inn | 30 Smallbrook Road | 544 yd | |
| Crompton Cricket Club | Glebe Street | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Kitchen | 202 Milnrow Road | 711 yd | |
| Chicken Express Pizza & Milkshake Bar | 202a Milnrow Road | 711 yd | |
| Happy Family Chippy | 150 Milnrow Road | 845 yd | |
| Double Luck | 85 Duchess Street | 877 yd | |
| Corbett's Corner | 16 Linney Lane | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunwood Park Smallbrook Road | tennis courts | 276 yd |
| George Street Playing Fields George Street | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Crompton Cricket Club DUCHESS STREET | grass pitches | 922 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 | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.