Hannerton Road is in Shaw, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 8HS 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 Hannerton Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 8HT, OL2 8HH, OL2 8HP, OL2 8HY, OL2 8JX, OL2 8JZ, OL2 8HU, OL2 8TL, OL2 8HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL2 8HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 8HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.3% 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 | 21.4% | 19.5% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.3% | 68.3% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 24.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 53.9% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 31.7% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 8HS this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 7.7% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 11.7% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 41.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.6% | 93.9% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 95.1% | 93.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 93.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 67.9% | 46.2% | 21.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hannerton Road 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 -12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hannerton Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-08-22 | £527,992 |
| 5 Hannerton Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-08-27 | £216,339 |
| 7 Hannerton Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2018-12-10 | £250,704 |
| 4 Hannerton Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2016-12-16 | £728,204 |
| 16 Hannerton Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2016-09-16 | £772,935 |
OL2 8HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OL2 8HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Crompton St George's CofE School George Street , Shaw OL2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckstones Primary School Delamere Avenue , Shaw OL2 8HN | 4out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School St James Street , Shaw OL2 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal Vale Primary School Salts Street , Shaw OL2 7SY | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushcroft Primary School Trent Road , Shaw OL2 7YL | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 3,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 4,126 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 | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 3,810 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 5,012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Cricket Club | Shaw Cricket Club, Mark Lane | 586 yd | |
| Shaw Pizza & Burgers | 1 Jubilee Street | 817 yd | |
| N Brown Shaw Restaurant | J D Williams & Co Ltd, Briar Mill, Beal Lane | 939 yd | |
| Elior UK | Lilac Mill, Beal Lane | 961 yd | |
| Bengal Curry Pot Shaw | 18-20 Milnrow Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shawside | Grains Road | 505 yd | |
| Elite Fitness | Grains Road | 505 yd | |
| The Morning Star Inn | 107 Grains Road | 586 yd | |
| The Park Inn | 121 Buckstones Road | 857 yd | |
| Commercial Inn | 30 Smallbrook Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopsticks | 15 Grains Road | 586 yd | |
| Corbett's Corner | 16 Linney Lane | 871 yd | |
| Happy Family Chippy | 150 Milnrow Road | 906 yd | |
| Spicy Kitchen | 202 Milnrow Road | 929 yd | |
| Chicken Express Pizza & Milkshake Bar | 202a Milnrow Road | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Fitness GRAINS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Shaw Cricket Club Holebottom Holebottom Mark Lane | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| George Street Playing Fields George Street | grass pitches | 831 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.