Dacres Avenue is in Greenfield, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL3 7HW is located in the Saddleworth South 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 Dacres Avenue, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL3 7HP, OL3 7HR, OL3 7HN, OL3 7PU, OL3 7HS, OL3 7JA, OL3 7HT, OL3 7HL, OL3 7HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL3 7HW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 52.6% | 48.9% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.1% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 7HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 19.8% | 27.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.8% | 59.6% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 43.9% | 51.8% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.1% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 15.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 5.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17.6% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 46.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 93% | 95.2% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.8% | 97.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dacres Avenue 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dacres Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-02-15 | £365,333 |
| 2 Dacres Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-09-18 | £375,719 |
| 4 Dacres Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2003-11-21 | £429,138 |
| 7 Dacres Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2001-03-19 | £401,552 |
| 4 Dacres Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,950 | 1998-05-22 | £349,639 |
OL3 7HW 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 7HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friezland Primary School Church Road , Greenfield OL3 7LN | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Shaw Street , Greenfield OL3 7AA | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield St Mary's CofE School Manchester Road , Greenfield OL3 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School Cedar Lane , Grasscroft OL4 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Mossley OL5 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saddleworth School High Street , Uppermill OL3 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 4,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 4,638 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 4,910 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 813 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 5,408 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Rangers A.R.L.F.C. | Shaw Hall Bank Road | 743 yd | |
| Lal Quila Restaurant | Restaurant Roaches Industrial Estate, Manchester Road | 852 yd | |
| Greenfield Cricket Club | Greenfield Cricket Club, Ladhill Lane | 961 yd | |
| The Pick Me Up Truck Limited | 64 Chew Valley Road | 965 yd | |
| Station Brew | 13 Shaw Hall Bank Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Cricket, Bowling & Tennis Club | Royal George Public House, Well I Hole | 463 yd | |
| The Royal George | Royal George Hotel, Manchester Road | 622 yd | |
| Dysarts Arms | Dysarts Arms, Huddersfield Road | 780 yd | |
| Friezland Bowling Club | Friezland Bowling Club, Waters Edge | 815 yd | |
| Boarshurst Band Club | Boashurst Band Club, Greenbridge Lane | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 2A Greenbridge Lane | 892 yd | |
| Saddleworth Pizza | Frenches Works, Chew Valley Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaver and Wilde, Groceries & Provisions | 64 Chew Valley Road | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Cricket Tennis And Bowling Club Well-i-hole Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 668 yd |
| Saddleworth Rangers Arlfc SHAW HALL BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Tame Valley Tennis And Squash Club GREENBRIDGE LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 824 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 32.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.