Delamere Avenue is in Shaw, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 8HN 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 Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 8TW, OL2 8HL, OL2 8EB, OL2 8HQ, OL2 8HR, OL2 8TN, OL2 8HJ, OL2 8PE, OL2 8TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL2 8HN 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 | 51.2% | 51.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.9% | 0.1% | 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 vicinity of OL2 8HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.3% | 24.9% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 59.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 53.3% | 57.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 27.5% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around OL2 8HN this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 6.7% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 45.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| White | 93.3% | 94.4% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.8% | 96.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 75.1% | 46.2% | 28.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Delamere Avenue 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 -46.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Delamere Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-12-08 | £390,714 |
| 8 Delamere Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £401,500 | 2022-01-28 | £469,776 |
| 4 Delamere Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-03-20 | £454,003 |
| 7 Delamere Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2007-08-21 | £350,641 |
| 4 Delamere Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2006-10-09 | £429,199 |
OL2 8HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8HN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckstones Primary School Delamere Avenue , Shaw OL2 8HN | 4out of 4 | 130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St George's CofE School George Street , Shaw OL2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School St James Street , Shaw OL2 7TD | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcroft Primary School Trent Road , Shaw OL2 7YL | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal Vale Primary School Salts Street , Shaw OL2 7SY | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 4,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 3,748 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 5,161 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | 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 | 690 yd | |
| Shaw Pizza & Burgers | 1 Jubilee Street | 836 yd | |
| Shaw Cricket Club | Shaw Cricket Club, Mark Lane | 892 yd | |
| Bengal Curry Pot Shaw | 18-20 Milnrow Road | 927 yd | |
| N Brown Shaw Restaurant | J D Williams & Co Ltd, Briar Mill, Beal Lane | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Inn | 121 Buckstones Road | 500 yd | |
| The Shawside | Grains Road | 530 yd | |
| Elite Fitness | Grains Road | 530 yd | |
| The Morning Star Inn | 107 Grains Road | 651 yd | |
| Commercial Inn | 30 Smallbrook Road | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Kitchen | 202 Milnrow Road | 591 yd | |
| Chicken Express Pizza & Milkshake Bar | 202a Milnrow Road | 591 yd | |
| Happy Family Chippy | 150 Milnrow Road | 618 yd | |
| Corbett's Corner | 16 Linney Lane | 629 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 15 Grains Road | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Street Playing Fields George Street | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Elite Fitness GRAINS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Dunwood Park Smallbrook Road | tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Shaw Cricket Club Holebottom Holebottom Mark Lane | grass pitches | 979 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.