Brompton Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 1AG 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 1AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 1SQ, OL4 1AH, OL4 1ER, OL8 2AZ, OL4 1EP, OL4 1AF, OL4 1EW, OL8 2BD, OL8 2BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL4 1AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.4% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.6% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 29.7% | 34.1% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 58.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 42.2% | 45% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 32.6% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 16.6% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 1AG this area, 41.1% 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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 41.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 22.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 21.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.5% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 1% 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 | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 86.1% | 78.8% | -7.3% | 2.7% | 76.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -80.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 6.2% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 61.1% | 62.8% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.1% | 36.6% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 31.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 62.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 28.1% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.6% | 1.5% | -29.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.4% | 37.2% | -36.8% |
| Christian | 0.4% | 46.2% | -45.8% |
| Muslim | 92.5% | 6.5% | 86.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Brompton Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2025-10-03 | £213,000 |
| Brompton House Brompton Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £20,500 | 2018-01-29 | £30,287 |
| 110 Brompton Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2018-01-26 | £306,761 |
| 110 Brompton Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2016-03-30 | £134,508 |
| 137 Brompton Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-07-28 | £183,157 |
OL4 1AG 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 student residents living in OL4 1AG 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 | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Glodwick Road , OL4 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Junior School Brook Lane , OL8 2BE | 2out of 4 | 345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Academy Harmony Street , Glodwick OL4 1RR | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School Southlink , Glodwick OL4 1GL | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy Roundthorn Road , OL4 5LN | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,199 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 2,796 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 | 1,446 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,731 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 | 150 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,808 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 | 545 yd | |
| New Earth St Sandwich Bar | 1 New Earth Street | 770 yd | |
| The New Sagor | 272-274 Lees Road | 884 yd | |
| Sugar Rush Creamery Ltd | 173 Lees Road | 917 yd | |
| Shish Cafe | 173-175 Lees Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Deaf Social Club | 161-165 Park Road | 770 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 31 Moorhey Street | 785 yd | |
| The Hawthorn Inn | 365 Roundthorn Road | 851 yd | |
| Whittles @ Tokyo | 57 Roscoe Street | 925 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 178 Union Street | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Raees | 8 Glodwick Road | 90 yd | |
| Mamas Pizza Oldham Ltd | 4 Glodwick Road | 98 yd | |
| Burglicious | 16 Abbey Hills Road | 155 yd | |
| Suave Dessert House | 2a Morris Street | 279 yd | |
| Chaska Takeaway | 151 Glodwick Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 861 yd | |
| One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marks Parish Hall Glodwick Rd | 130 yd | |
| Alexandra Park Junior School BROOK LANE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Tate Street Tate Street | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Glodwick Pool (Closed) Nugget Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 406 yd |
| Alexandra Park ALAEXANDRA PARK ALAEXANDRA PARK KINGS ROAD | tennis courts | 518 yd |
| Greenhill Academy HARMONY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 688 yd |
| Snipe Clough ASHVILLE COURT | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Glodwick Cricket Club WARREN LANE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Oldham Deaf Social Club PARK ROAD | 769 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Oldham) Unit A3 Unit A3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 867 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.