Park Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 1SF 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 Park Road, Oldham, OL4 1SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 2BN, OL4 1AE, OL4 1AF, OL8 2BA, OL4 1AB, OL4 1ES, OL8 2AU, OL4 1EL, OL4 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL4 1SF 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 1SF 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 1SF 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 Park 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 Park Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-29 | £206,773 |
| 359 Park Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-03-16 | £256,123 |
| 383 Park Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2021-02-11 | £366,333 |
| 297 Park Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-03-31 | £242,712 |
| 383 Park Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2010-07-19 | £387,989 |
OL4 1SF 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 1SF 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Academy Harmony Street , Glodwick OL4 1RR | 4out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Junior School Brook Lane , OL8 2BE | 2out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Glodwick Road , OL4 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School Southlink , Glodwick OL4 1GL | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 2,929 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 | 1,233 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,532 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 | 343 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 926 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 998 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,635 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 | 332 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit C1 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 728 yd | |
| Age UK Oldham Catering | The Link Centre, 140 Union Street | 824 yd | |
| Oldham Greenhill Community Sports & Recreation Club Ltd | Havelock Street | 826 yd | |
| Kilombo | 112-114 Union Street | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Deaf Social Club | 161-165 Park Road | 556 yd | |
| Whittles @ Tokyo | 57 Roscoe Street | 778 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 178 Union Street | 838 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 31 Moorhey Street | 847 yd | |
| Miljul Chai House | 119 Yorkshire Street | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suave Dessert House | 2a Morris Street | 186 yd | |
| Palace Kebab House | 187 Waterloo Street | 188 yd | |
| Punjab | 167 Waterloo Street | 230 yd | |
| Glodwick Chippy | 40 Minton Street | 272 yd | |
| AI Takeaway | 269 Park Road | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 654 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street | 947 yd | |
| One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marks Parish Hall Glodwick Rd | 317 yd | |
| Alexandra Park ALAEXANDRA PARK ALAEXANDRA PARK KINGS ROAD | tennis courts | 354 yd |
| Alexandra Park Junior School BROOK LANE | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Glodwick Pool (Closed) Nugget Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Greenhill Academy HARMONY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 479 yd |
| Tate Street Tate Street | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Oldham Deaf Social Club PARK ROAD | 556 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Oldham) Unit A3 Unit A3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Snipe Clough ASHVILLE COURT | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Glodwick Cricket Club WARREN LANE | grass pitches | 909 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.