Carr Lane, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7AS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL3 7AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.3%	50.2%	-6.1%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	43.7%	49.8%	6.1%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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	30.2%	35.4%	5.2%	37.9%	-2.5%
Married: Opposite sex	41.8%	42.4%	0.6%	44.2%	-1.8%
Separated	2.6%	1%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	10.6%	10.1%	-0.5%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	14.8%	11.1%	-3.7%	6.1%	5.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34%	44.8%	10.8%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	35.8%	26.8%	-9.0%	33.6%	-6.8%
Fair health	19.1%	21.6%	2.5%	12.7%	8.9%
Bad health	8.8%	4.8%	-4.0%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	2.3%	2%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.8%

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.

In the area around OL3 7AS this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.5%	29.3%	-7.2%	18.2%	11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	13.6%	3.0%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	11.6%	-3.7%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	8.1%	2.3%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	13.1%	4.1%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	13.8%	22.2%	8.4%	33.8%	-11.6%
Other	9%	2%	-7.0%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.5%	98%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	100%	97.2%	-2.8%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0%	1.6%	1.6%	6.1%	-4.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	97.2%	-1.9%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.3%	76.7%	1.6%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
No passport held	20.9%	13.5%	7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	59.7%	46.2%	13.5%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Carr Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Saddleworth South 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 -16.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in OL3 7AS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Carr Lane are based on 92 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 Carr Lane, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7AS

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL3 7AS

Average Price
£271,467

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£271,467

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Carr Lane

Average Price
£364,106

Semi-Detached
£288,809

Terraced
£337,815

Detached
£756,771

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£448,361

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Carr LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
61 Carr Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£222,109	2024-10-11	£229,631
53 Carr Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£255,000	2021-09-30	£314,882
53 Carr Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£255,000	2021-09-30	£314,882
55 Carr Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£276,000	2021-04-22	£353,113
53 Carr Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2017-02-03	£265,749

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL3 7AS

Employment

OL3 7AS 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 7AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	73
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	3
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	11
Education	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Construction	8
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greenfield Primary School Shaw Street , Greenfield OL3 7AA	4out of 4	649 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield St Mary's CofE School Manchester Road , Greenfield OL3 7DW	3out of 4	1,283 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School Rhodes Avenue , Uppermill OL3 6EE	4out of 4	1,338 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Delph New Road , Dobcross OL3 5BP	3out of 4	1,813 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Friezland Primary School Church Road , Greenfield OL3 7LN	3out of 4	1,893 yd	Community school	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	1,104 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP	4out of 4	3,179 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY	2out of 4	4,742 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU	- not rated	1,248 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hei Hei	26 High Street	510 yd
No Thirty	30 High Street	554 yd
Sorella Restaurant	38 High Street	564 yd
Slyce	27 High Street	589 yd
Weaver and Wilde Coffee House & Eatery	42 High Street	593 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Uppermill Sports Club	Uppermill Sports Club, Merlewood Avenue	529 yd
Granby Arms	28 High Street	564 yd
The Waggon Inn	32-34 High Street	564 yd
Karben	58 High Street	626 yd
Kingfisher	Frenches Works, Chew Valley Road	645 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Love	26 High Street	510 yd
Kobe Coffee	36 High Street	564 yd
Saddleworth Pizza	Frenches Works, Chew Valley Road	645 yd
Veloce - Caffe Grande	76a High Street	740 yd
Golden Dragon	77 High Street	749 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Chew Valley Road	359 yd
Weaver and Wilde, Groceries & Provisions	64 Chew Valley Road	731 yd
The Co-operative Food - Uppermill	66 High Street	732 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Churchill Playing Fields Wellington Road	athletics tracks, grass pitches	221 yd
Saddleworth Pool And Leisure Centre MERLEWOOD AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	355 yd
Uppermill Sports Club MERLEWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	410 yd
Lifestyle Fitness Centre (Closed) LIFESTYLE FITNESS CENTRE LIFESTYLE FITNESS CENTRE WELLINGTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	545 yd
Saddleworth Golf Club LADCASTLE ROAD	golf	803 yd
Tame Valley Tennis And Squash Club GREENBRIDGE LANE	squash courts, tennis courts	874 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	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	74.93 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	74.93 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.82 Mbit/s

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