Briarfield Road is in Dobcross, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL3 5AH is located in the Saddleworth North 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 Briarfield Road, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL3 5AG, OL3 5AJ, OL3 5BD, OL3 5QR, OL3 5AA, OL3 5NJ, OL3 5AT, OL3 5NN, OL3 5NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL3 5AH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.1% | 47.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 52.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 29.7% | 26.5% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 49% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 49.1% | 36.9% | -12.2% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 38.6% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 17.8% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 14.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 5.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 41.5% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 97.4% | 93% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briarfield Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Saddleworth North 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 -7.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Briarfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-01-29 | £334,836 |
| 10 Briarfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2008-02-12 | £284,784 |
| 12 Briarfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £19,950 | 1999-09-20 | £106,308 |
OL3 5AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 OL3 5AH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Delph New Road , Dobcross OL3 5BP | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Rhodes Avenue , Uppermill OL3 6EE | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delph Primary School Denshaw Road , Delph OL3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diggle School Sam Road , Diggle OL3 5PU | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Shaw Street , Greenfield OL3 7AA | 4out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth School High Street , Uppermill OL3 6BU | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 4,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 4,712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 5,314 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Cafe | Newbank Garden Centre, Dobcross New Road | 357 yd | |
| Limekiln Cafe | Brownhill Visitor Centre, Wool Road | 420 yd | |
| Old Toll House | 30 Platt Lane | 700 yd | |
| Dinnerstone | 99 - 101 High Street | 955 yd | |
| The Shalimar | 103 High Street | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn | 1 The Square | 232 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | 21-23 Wool Road | 315 yd | |
| Dobcross Band & Social Club | Dobcross Band Club, Platt Lane | 324 yd | |
| Lodge of Candour | 138 High Street | 798 yd | |
| The Commie | 90 High Street | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woolpack Dobcross New Road | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Saddleworth School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 801 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 | 31.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.