Clarksfield Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 1LJ is located in the Waterhead 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 Clarksfield Road, Oldham, OL4 1LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 3AS, OL4 1LH, OL4 3AT, OL4 3EF, OL4 1LN, OL4 3EL, OL4 3AB, OL4 1NG, OL4 3AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL4 1LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 1LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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 | 25% | 27.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 60.5% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 44.9% | 48.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 10.1% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 24.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 14.9% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 24.2% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 11.6% | 4% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.7% 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 | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 57% | 66.6% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 63.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 32.5% | 19.7% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -61.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 68.1% 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 | 71.8% | 68.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.1% | 28.6% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 23.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 68.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 20.9% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 2.2% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.7% | 37.2% | -31.5% |
| Christian | 15% | 46.2% | -31.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 77.1% | 6.5% | 70.6% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarksfield Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Saddleworth West & Lees 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 -16.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Clarksfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-04-26 | £163,704 |
| 96 Clarksfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2021-10-01 | £125,530 |
| 101 Clarksfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-11-08 | £128,538 |
| 104 Clarksfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-10-20 | £98,271 |
| 82 Clarksfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2016-03-21 | £124,761 |
OL4 1LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1LJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield Grasmere Road , Clarksfield OL4 1NG | 1out of 4 | 39 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Greenacres Road , OL4 1HP | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary Academy Dunkerley Street , OL4 2AX | 2out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlemoor Primary School Littlemoor Lane , OL4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy Roundthorn Road , OL4 5LN | 4out of 4 | 919 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 | 876 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,411 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,474 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 | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Food Co-operative | St Barnabas Church, Arundel Street | 283 yd | |
| The New Sagor | 272-274 Lees Road | 439 yd | |
| Owl's Cafe Ltd | 3 Dunkerley Street | 540 yd | |
| Sugar Rush Creamery Ltd | 173 Lees Road | 603 yd | |
| Shish Cafe | 173-175 Lees Road | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Inn | 495 Lees Road | 486 yd | |
| Greenacres Hotel | 275 Greenacres Road | 543 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 31 Moorhey Street | 717 yd | |
| Weavers Arms | 172 Huddersfield Road | 731 yd | |
| Hillbillies | 158-160 Huddersfield Road A62 | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sania Sweets and Bakers | 314 Lees Road | 399 yd | |
| The Kebab House | 308 Lees Road | 405 yd | |
| Mr J's | 262 Lees Road | 448 yd | |
| Aysha Sweet Centre | 260 Lees Road | 456 yd | |
| Kee Sing | 501 Lees Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road | 405 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Huddersfield Road | 689 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 242 Huddersfield Road | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterhead Academy (Roxbury Campus) (Closed) Roxbury Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Rhinos Gym ST. JAMES BUILDING ST. JAMES BUILDING RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Hey With Zion School ROWLAND WAY | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Viking Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 ST. JOHNS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Bodymatters (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Glodwick Pool (Closed) Nugget Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 983 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.