Hollygrove is in Diggle, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL3 5JW 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 Hollygrove, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL3 5JW is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 50.2% | 46.5% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53.5% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 28.1% | 31.6% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 48% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 53.6% | 46.3% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 14.4% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 11.1% | 13.5% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 7.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.2% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 19.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 36.3% | -4.4% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 96.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 96.6% | 97.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 97.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollygrove 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 -53.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Grove Farm Cottage Hollygrove, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £533,000 | 2017-06-30 | £898,720 |
| Middle Holly Grove Cottage Hollygrove, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2008-05-02 | £427,480 |
| Middle Holly Grove Cottage Hollygrove, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2005-10-11 | £390,281 |
| Middle Holly Grove Cottage Hollygrove, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £27,000 | 1995-01-31 | £139,991 |
OL3 5JW 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.
OL3 5JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diggle School Sam Road , Diggle OL3 5PU | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Rhodes Avenue , Uppermill OL3 6EE | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Delph New Road , Dobcross OL3 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delph Primary School Denshaw Road , Delph OL3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Shaw Street , Greenfield OL3 7AA | 4out of 4 | 3,030 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 | 1,294 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 | 3,612 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpa Greene's | 5 Ward Lane | 312 yd | |
| Diggle Lock | Unit 5, Warth Mill, Huddersfield Road | 749 yd | |
| Play 2 Diggle | Warth Mill, Huddersfield Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate Inn | 217 Huddersfield Road | 626 yd | |
| Diggle Band Club | Bankfield House, Huddersfield Road | 749 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | 21-23 Wool Road | 935 yd | |
| Church Inn | Church Inn, Running Hill Gate | 968 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | Cross Keys Inn, Running Hill Gate | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diggle Chippy | 152 Huddersfield Road | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quannum Fitness (Closed) Warth Mill Warth Mill Huddersfield Road | health and fitness suite | 748 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 | 72.7% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 27.3% |
| Median download speed | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.52 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.