Mumps is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 1SY 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 Mumps, Oldham, OL4 1SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 3TL, OL1 1EN, OL1 3TH, OL1 1TD, OL4 1DB, OL4 1JS, OL1 1ST, OL1 3SZ, OL1 3SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 1SY is primarily male, with 69.5% of the population 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 | 44% | 30.5% | -13.5% | 51.0% | -20.5% |
| Male | 56% | 69.5% | 13.5% | 49.0% | 20.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL4 1SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.6% | 55.9% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.1% | 19.3% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 13.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 29.8% | 50% | 20.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 26.6% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 15.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 6.3% | -5.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 1SY this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.8% | 30.3% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 26.2% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.1% 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 | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 10.9% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 20.7% | 20.7% | 0.5% | 20.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 81.5% | 46.1% | -35.4% | 81.4% | -35.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 80.1% | 59.5% | -20.6% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 20.5% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 12.1% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 59.8% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 20.6% | 14.6% | 2.9% | 17.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 9.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mumps was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Coldhurst 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 -14.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mumps, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2017-03-16 | £834,335 |
| 12 Mumps, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2001-01-24 | £361,300 |
OL4 1SY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beever Primary School Moorby Street , OL1 3QU | 2out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Academy Harmony Street , Glodwick OL4 1RR | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Ruth Street , OL1 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Glodwick Road , OL4 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community 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 | 505 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,659 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 | 1,128 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 785 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 858 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frangos | 19-21 Mumps | 100 yd | |
| Sweet 'P' | 128-130 Yorkshire Street | 187 yd | |
| Servest Food Company | First Manchester Oldham Depot, Wallshaw Street | 223 yd | |
| Stocco Restaurant | 125-131 Yorkshire Street | 229 yd | |
| Age UK Oldham Catering | The Link Centre, 140 Union Street | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 178 Union Street | 163 yd | |
| The Interclubbers Bar Oldham | Maximum Power Muay Thai, Part First Floor, Abryll House, 14 Wright Street | 202 yd | |
| Whittles @ Tokyo | 57 Roscoe Street | 244 yd | |
| Miljul Chai House | 119 Yorkshire Street | 251 yd | |
| Party 1 at the Cotton Rooms | 3-5 Rock Street | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamez | 106 Yorkshire Street | 250 yd | |
| Mooboo | Ground Floor, 117 Yorkshire Street | 257 yd | |
| Al Fayyaz Ltd. | 153-155 Union Street | 263 yd | |
| Food Lab 20 Ltd | 102 Yorkshire Street | 266 yd | |
| Oldham Shawarma | 99-103 Yorkshire Street | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 685 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street | 715 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 9-11 Market Place | 846 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Huddersfield Road | 963 yd | |
| One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Al'Z Gym 23-25 23-25 BOW STREET | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| The Blue Coat Church Of England School BLUECOAT SCHOOL BLUECOAT SCHOOL EGERTON STREET | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Glodwick Pool (Closed) Nugget Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Greenhill Academy HARMONY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 683 yd |
| Oldham Sports Centre (Closed) Lord Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 686 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oldham) Unit A3 Unit A3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Oldham Deaf Social Club PARK ROAD | 821 yd | |
| Total Fitness (Oldham) (Closed) Albert Mill Albert Mill Cromford Street | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| St Marks Parish Hall Glodwick Rd | 908 yd | |
| Oldham Edge HENSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.