Broad Lane is in Delph, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL3 5TX 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 Broad Lane, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5TX 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 5TX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 48.4% | 52.7% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 51.6% | 47.3% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 5TX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 21.8% | 29.3% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 60.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 58.6% | 64.4% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 16.0% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 28% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around OL3 5TX this area, 6.8% 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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 6.8% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 11.2% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 18% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 46.6% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.2% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 97.5% | 98.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 98.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Lane 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 -83.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friezland Hall Farm Broad Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2020-11-27 | £1,122,722 |
| Lockwood Hey Farm Broad Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2018-10-26 | £924,000 |
| Springhill Farm Broad Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2016-10-31 | £1,257,882 |
OL3 5TX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 5TX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Delph Road , Denshaw OL3 5RY | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delph Primary School Denshaw Road , Delph OL3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diggle School Sam Road , Diggle OL3 5PU | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Delph New Road , Dobcross OL3 5BP | 3out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Coleridge Road , Sholver OL1 4RL | 4out of 4 | 3,951 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 4,998 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 | 5,170 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.