Glodwick Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 1BZ 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 Glodwick Road, Oldham, OL4 1BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 1JN, OL4 1JW, OL4 1HH, OL4 1TD, OL4 1HG, OL4 1JS, OL4 1HA, OL4 1JE, OL4 1JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 1BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 51.7% | 52.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 28.5% | 39.2% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 48.8% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 48.3% | 45.2% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 32.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 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 OL4 1BZ this area, 37.7% 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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.9% | 37.7% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 13.7% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14.3% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 15.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.7% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.4% 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 | 12.6% | 16.2% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 15.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 69% | 65.2% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 7.6% | 3.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -78.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 57.1% | 60.5% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.8% | 32.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 27.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 60.6% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 28% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 3.8% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.7% | 3.4% | -23.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.6% | 37.2% | -33.6% |
| Christian | 4% | 46.2% | -42.2% |
| Muslim | 90% | 6.5% | 83.5% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glodwick Road 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 -13.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Glodwick Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £789,963 | 2021-10-26 | £965,608 |
| 28 Glodwick Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-09-17 | £469,588 |
| 28 Glodwick Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-06-11 | £288,808 |
| 28 Glodwick Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2018-04-10 | £177,504 |
| 28 Glodwick Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2004-04-23 | £157,868 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL4 1BZ 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 | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Mill Community Primary School Southlink , Glodwick OL4 1GL | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Greenacres Road , OL4 1HP | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Academy Harmony Street , Glodwick OL4 1RR | 4out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beever Primary School Moorby Street , OL1 3QU | 2out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary Academy Dunkerley Street , OL4 2AX | 2out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,938 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 | 1,516 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,553 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 | 769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Gym | 99 Lees Road | 121 yd | |
| Zaraks Grill Lounge | 24-26 Bottom O' Th' Moor | 233 yd | |
| 24 Mocktails Limited | 24 Bottom O' Th' Moor | 233 yd | |
| Shish Cafe | 173-175 Lees Road | 313 yd | |
| Sugar Rush Creamery Ltd | 173 Lees Road | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Inn | 31 Moorhey Street | 234 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 178 Union Street | 579 yd | |
| The Interclubbers Bar Oldham | Maximum Power Muay Thai, Part First Floor, Abryll House, 14 Wright Street | 616 yd | |
| Whittles @ Tokyo | 57 Roscoe Street | 638 yd | |
| Miljul Chai House | 119 Yorkshire Street | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekwuotosi Kitchen | 81-83 Lees Road | 108 yd | |
| A-Star Kids Pre-School | 77 Lees Road | 122 yd | |
| Chaii Bros | Unit 6, Mount Pleasant Street | 181 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken | 171 Lees Road | 305 yd | |
| Sizzlin Grill | 185 Lees Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road | 627 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Huddersfield Road | 639 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glodwick Pool (Closed) Nugget Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 446 yd |
| St Marks Parish Hall Glodwick Rd | 762 yd | |
| Al'Z Gym 23-25 23-25 BOW STREET | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Greenhill Academy HARMONY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 928 yd |
| The Blue Coat Church Of England School BLUECOAT SCHOOL BLUECOAT SCHOOL EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Total Fitness (Oldham) (Closed) Albert Mill Albert Mill Cromford Street | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Rhinos Gym ST. JAMES BUILDING ST. JAMES BUILDING RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oldham) Unit A3 Unit A3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| Oldham Deaf Social Club PARK ROAD | 1,076 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.