Ainley Wood, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5HL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL3 5HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	54.1%	2.2%	51.0%	3.1%
Male	48.1%	45.9%	-2.2%	49.0%	-3.1%

Partnership Status

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 OL3 5HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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	25.3%	26.1%	0.8%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	58.6%	54.1%	-4.5%	44.2%	9.9%
Separated	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	6.5%	8.9%	2.4%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	8%	8.9%	0.9%	6.1%	2.8%

Health

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 (85.5%) 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	50.1%	51.7%	1.6%	48.4%	3.3%
Good health	37.6%	33.8%	-3.8%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	9.6%	10.7%	1.1%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	2.4%	3.2%	0.8%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	14.9%	10.5%	-4.4%	18.2%	-7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8%	7.4%	-0.6%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	13.2%	-1.7%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	4.7%	2.4%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.9%	20.2%	3.3%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	39.1%	43%	3.9%	33.8%	9.2%
Other	3.8%	1.2%	-2.6%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%	1.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96.1%	97.2%	1.1%	81.4%	15.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	96.1%	98.1%	2.0%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.5%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	98.1%	2.0%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.7%	76.7%	12.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.1%	37.2%	0.9%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Ainley Wood Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ainley Wood 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 risen by about 15.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in OL3 5HL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ainley Wood are based on 28 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oldham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ainley Wood, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5HL

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL3 5HL

Average Price
£395,305

Semi-Detached
£340,064

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£520,315

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£558,153

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ainley Wood

Average Price
£413,401

Semi-Detached
£338,978

Terraced
£349,707

Detached
£569,379

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£558,153

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ainley WoodStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Ainley Wood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£357,500	2024-07-01	£377,840
23 Ainley Wood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2021-11-03	£406,600
5 Ainley Wood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£268,000	2021-04-26	£343,542
14 Ainley Wood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£435,000	2020-11-20	£558,153
14 Ainley Wood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2020-11-20	£578,942

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL3 5HL

Employment

OL3 5HL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

OL3 5HL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	76
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	28
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Education	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	18
Construction	16
Other	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Delph Primary School Denshaw Road , Delph OL3 5HN	3out of 4	197 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Delph New Road , Dobcross OL3 5BP	3out of 4	1,968 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Diggle School Sam Road , Diggle OL3 5PU	3out of 4	2,317 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary School Delph Road , Denshaw OL3 5RY	3out of 4	2,584 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School Rhodes Avenue , Uppermill OL3 6EE	4out of 4	3,014 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saddleworth School High Street , Uppermill OL3 6BU	3out of 4	2,893 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY	2out of 4	4,030 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX	3out of 4	4,734 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU	- not rated	4,891 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD	- not rated	5,104 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crumbles at Delph	12 King Street	414 yd
The Bank	15 King Street	421 yd
Bay Leaf	5 King Street	424 yd
The Frostery Living	11 King Street	430 yd
Millgate Arts Centre	Millgate Arts Centre, Stoneswood Road	677 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Lion	1 Delph Lane	296 yd
Delph Brass Band Club	Delph Brass Band Club, Lawton Square	384 yd
Bulls Head	2 King Street	414 yd
Swan Inn	21 King Street	424 yd
Delph & Dobcross Cricket & Bowling Club	Delph And Dobcross Cricket Club, Ainsbrook Avenue	798 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Delph Fish & Chips	25 King Street		336 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Delph And Dobcross Cricket Club AINSBROOK AVENUE	grass pitches	761 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	58.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	54.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.