Beresford Crescent is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 2DU 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 Beresford Crescent, Oldham, OL4 2DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 2DS, OL4 2DT, OL4 2DY, OL4 2DR, OL4 2EG, OL4 2RB, OL4 2ET, OL4 2EQ, OL4 2EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 2DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 51.4% | 53.9% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.1% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 2DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 46.2% | 49.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 31.9% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 47% | 47.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.9% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 23.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.8% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 18% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 20% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 20% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 14.7% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 73.5% | -21.7% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 84.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 84.8% | -12.7% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 8.1% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 84.8% | -12.0% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beresford Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Waterhead 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 -25.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Beresford Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2018-06-01 | £196,428 |
| 4 Beresford Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2018-05-25 | £203,637 |
| 2 Beresford Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,906 | 2016-10-17 | £172,613 |
| 1 Beresford Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £40,950 | 2003-01-31 | £157,909 |
| 4 Beresford Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,950 | 2002-01-11 | £222,411 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlemoor Primary School Littlemoor Lane , OL4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary Academy Dunkerley Street , OL4 2AX | 2out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Greenacres Road , OL4 1HP | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield Grasmere Road , Clarksfield OL4 1NG | 1out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Mayfield Road , Derker OL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,403 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owl's Cafe Ltd | 3 Dunkerley Street | 402 yd | |
| Roys Rolls | 187 Huddersfield Road | 498 yd | |
| The Cafe | 106a Huddersfield Road | 516 yd | |
| Littlemoor Cafe | 173 Littlemoor Lane | 531 yd | |
| DamasGO | 165b Huddersfield Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Hotel | 275 Greenacres Road | 172 yd | |
| Farmers Boy | 250-252 Huddersfield Road | 191 yd | |
| Carrion Crow | 271 Huddersfield Road | 219 yd | |
| Weavers Arms | 172 Huddersfield Road | 424 yd | |
| Hillbillies | 158-160 Huddersfield Road A62 | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Family | 246 Huddersfield Road A62 | 141 yd | |
| Our Chippy | 122 Raper Street | 228 yd | |
| The Old Plough Chippy | 436 Huddersfield Road | 298 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 405 Huddersfield Road | 339 yd | |
| Happy House | 78 Sharples Hall Street | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 242 Huddersfield Road | 141 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Huddersfield Road | 591 yd | |
| One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road | 971 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Ripponden Road | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinos Gym ST. JAMES BUILDING ST. JAMES BUILDING RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Waterhead Park Peach Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 465 yd |
| Waterhead Academy (Main Campus) HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy BROADBENT ROAD | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Oldham Cricket Club BROADBENT ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Hey With Zion School ROWLAND WAY | grass pitches | 965 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.