Brompton Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 1AF is located in the St Mary's 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 Brompton Street, Oldham, OL4 1AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 1SF, OL8 2BA, OL8 2BN, OL4 1ER, OL4 1AE, OL4 1EW, OL4 1AG, OL4 1SQ, OL4 1ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL4 1AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 OL4 1AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 28% | 30.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 59.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 53.7% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 27.5% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 12.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 OL4 1AF this area, 38.8% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.7% | 38.8% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 20.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 11.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 18.4% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.2% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 83.7% | 77.3% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 74.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -78.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 58.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 58.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.9% | 35.5% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 29.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.8% | 58.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 27.7% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.1% | 3.3% | -28.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 4.8% | 46.2% | -41.4% |
| Muslim | 89.7% | 6.5% | 83.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brompton Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Alexandra 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 -54.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Brompton Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-06-02 | £156,045 |
| 50 Brompton Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-10-20 | £76,319 |
| 71 Brompton Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2022-07-19 | £102,468 |
| 70 Brompton Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-11-22 | £133,876 |
| 85 Brompton Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-06-17 | £100,251 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL4 1AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Other | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Academy Harmony Street , Glodwick OL4 1RR | 4out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Glodwick Road , OL4 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Junior School Brook Lane , OL8 2BE | 2out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School Southlink , Glodwick OL4 1GL | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 263 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 995 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat House Cafe | Alexandra Park, Queens Road | 410 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit C1 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 803 yd | |
| Age UK Oldham Catering | The Link Centre, 140 Union Street | 861 yd | |
| Kilombo | 112-114 Union Street | 873 yd | |
| New Earth St Sandwich Bar | 1 New Earth Street | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Deaf Social Club | 161-165 Park Road | 634 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 31 Moorhey Street | 800 yd | |
| Whittles @ Tokyo | 57 Roscoe Street | 813 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 178 Union Street | 865 yd | |
| Miljul Chai House | 119 Yorkshire Street | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suave Dessert House | 2a Morris Street | 180 yd | |
| Al Raees | 8 Glodwick Road | 221 yd | |
| Palace Kebab House | 187 Waterloo Street | 226 yd | |
| Mamas Pizza Oldham Ltd | 4 Glodwick Road | 226 yd | |
| Punjab | 167 Waterloo Street | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 724 yd | |
| One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road | 957 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marks Parish Hall Glodwick Rd | 238 yd | |
| Alexandra Park Junior School BROOK LANE | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Glodwick Pool (Closed) Nugget Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 418 yd |
| Alexandra Park ALAEXANDRA PARK ALAEXANDRA PARK KINGS ROAD | tennis courts | 422 yd |
| Tate Street Tate Street | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Greenhill Academy HARMONY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 550 yd |
| Oldham Deaf Social Club PARK ROAD | 633 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Oldham) Unit A3 Unit A3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Snipe Clough ASHVILLE COURT | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Glodwick Cricket Club WARREN LANE | grass pitches | 868 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.