Salisbury Road, Oldham, OL4 1QD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL4 1QD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	48.2%	48.6%	0.4%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	51.8%	51.4%	-0.4%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

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 1QD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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	37.4%	30%	-7.4%	37.9%	-7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	42.3%	53.7%	11.4%	44.2%	9.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	7%	9.3%	2.3%	2.2%	7.1%
Divorced	7.5%	3.9%	-3.6%	9.1%	-5.2%
Widowed	5.7%	2.7%	-3.0%	6.1%	-3.4%

Health

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	45.5%	43.9%	-1.6%	48.4%	-4.5%
Good health	33.6%	34.7%	1.1%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	15.5%	15.7%	0.2%	12.7%	3.0%
Bad health	3.6%	4.3%	0.7%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 1QD this area, 30% 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 22.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.3%	30%	-1.3%	18.2%	11.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.9%	13.6%	-5.3%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	15.6%	1.5%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	2.7%	-0.4%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7%	10.9%	3.9%	16.9%	-6.0%
Degree or Similar	15.4%	22.2%	6.8%	33.8%	-11.6%
Other	10.1%	5.1%	-5.0%	2.8%	2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.1% 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	6.4%	1.6%	-4.8%	1.1%	0.5%
Indian	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	3.1%	-1.7%
Pakistani	53.3%	65.7%	12.4%	2.7%	63.0%
Other Asian	1.5%	3.8%	2.3%	1.6%	2.2%
Black African	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	2.5%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	2.1%	0.8%	-1.3%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
White	31.2%	19.1%	-12.1%	81.4%	-62.3%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	3.8%	3.8%	1.6%	2.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 57.2% 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	69.4%	57.2%	-12.2%	83.2%	-26.0%
European Union	1.5%	8.4%	6.9%	6.1%	2.3%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	3%	1.9%	-1.1%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	24.5%	30%	5.5%	5.6%	24.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	69.4%	56.9%	-12.5%	83.2%	-26.3%
10+ Years	1.8%	19.2%	17.4%	9.8%	9.4%
5-10 Years	7.6%	6%	-1.6%	2.9%	3.1%
2-5 Years	9.7%	11.1%	1.4%	2.2%	8.9%
Less than 2 years	11.5%	6.8%	-4.7%	1.9%	4.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.2%	76.7%	-5.5%
Italy	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	2.2%	0.4%	1.8%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	4.1%	0.9%	3.2%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	10.9%	1.2%	9.7%
No passport held	6.5%	13.5%	-7.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	4.3%	37.2%	-32.9%
Christian	16.8%	46.2%	-29.4%
Muslim	70.9%	6.5%	64.4%
Sikh	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Salisbury Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salisbury 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 -14.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,800

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in OL4 1QD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Salisbury Road are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oldham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Salisbury Road, Oldham, OL4 1QD

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL4 1QD

Average Price
£88,147

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£88,147

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Salisbury Road

Average Price
£75,832

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£75,832

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Salisbury Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 Salisbury Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£76,000	2022-05-27	£87,828
33 Salisbury Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£37,000	2017-03-13	£63,835

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL4 1QD

Employment

OL4 1QD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

The percentage of student residents living in OL4 1QD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	56
Looking after home or family	39
Part-Time Employee	39
Other	24
Self-Employed	23
Unemployed	22
Student (economically inactive)	19
Retired	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	12
Manufacturing	10
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Education	6
Other	4
Construction	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Glodwick Road , OL4 1AJ	4out of 4	382 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horton Mill Community Primary School Southlink , Glodwick OL4 1GL	3out of 4	497 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Clarksfield Grasmere Road , Clarksfield OL4 1NG	1out of 4	676 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roundthorn Primary Academy Roundthorn Road , OL4 5LN	4out of 4	709 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's RC Primary School Greenacres Road , OL4 1HP	3out of 4	792 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE	- not rated	867 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ	4out of 4	1,377 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY	2out of 4	2,220 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP	3out of 4	2,341 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ	1out of 4	3,159 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU	- not rated	1,821 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA	- not rated	1,985 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ	- not rated	432 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT	4out of 4	1,332 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN	- not rated	1,468 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ	- not rated	1,550 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX	3out of 4	1,950 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Sagor	272-274 Lees Road	323 yd
New Earth St Sandwich Bar	1 New Earth Street	381 yd
Sugar Rush Creamery Ltd	173 Lees Road	454 yd
Shish Cafe	173-175 Lees Road	459 yd
Scholes Gym	99 Lees Road	596 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bridge Inn	31 Moorhey Street	387 yd
The Hawthorn Inn	365 Roundthorn Road	663 yd
Friendship Inn	495 Lees Road	740 yd
Royal Oak	178 Union Street	1,044 yd
Whittles @ Tokyo	57 Roscoe Street	1,057 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
King Kebab Peri Peri	86 Roundthorn Road	160 yd
Jade Garden	144 Roundthorn Road	255 yd
Chaska Takeaway	151 Glodwick Road	280 yd
The Kebab House	308 Lees Road	309 yd
Sania Sweets and Bakers	314 Lees Road	312 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
One Stop	286-290 Lees Road		309 yd
Tesco Extra	Tesco Extra, Huddersfield Road		929 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Glodwick Pool (Closed) Nugget Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	329 yd
St Marks Parish Hall Glodwick Rd		447 yd
Waterhead Academy (Roxbury Campus) (Closed) Roxbury Avenue	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	762 yd
Tate Street Tate Street	grass pitches	870 yd
Alexandra Park Junior School BROOK LANE	grass pitches	876 yd
Glodwick Cricket Club WARREN LANE	grass pitches	1,072 yd
Alexandra Park ALAEXANDRA PARK ALAEXANDRA PARK KINGS ROAD	tennis courts	1,077 yd
Greenhill Academy HARMONY STREET	artificial grass pitch	1,087 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of OL4 1QD