Rose Hill Court is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 2HR 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 Rose Hill Court, Oldham, OL4 2HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 2JE, OL4 2JG, OL4 2JH, OL4 2SS, OL4 2HB, OL4 2JQ, OL4 2HD, OL4 2TA, OL4 2JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL4 2HR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.2% | 49.8% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.2% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.2% | 35.5% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 28.6% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 15.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 17.8% | 15.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (51.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27% | 27.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -20.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 24.3% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 25.2% | 28.9% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 16.2% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 15% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 11.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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.
In the area around OL4 2HR this area, 48.9% 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 10.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.5% | 48.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 30.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 10.3% | -4.6% | 33.8% | -23.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 89.8% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 93% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 92.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Hill Court 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose View Rose Hill Court, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-04-16 | £438,842 |
| Primrose View Rose Hill Court, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2014-11-28 | £409,554 |
OL4 2HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in OL4 2HR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 5,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlemoor Primary School Littlemoor Lane , OL4 2RR | - not rated | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlemoor Primary School Littlemoor Lane , OL4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School Rowland Way , Lees OL4 3LQ | - not rated | 962 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School Rowland Way , Lees OL4 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary Academy Woodlands Primary Academy , OL1 4HU | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Counthill School Counthill Road , Moorside OL4 2PY | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breeze Hill School Roxbury Avenue , Salem OL4 5JE | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,477 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 881 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top Community Special School Arncliffe Rise , Pennine Meadows OL4 2LZ | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SEE (Oldham) Argent House, Shaw Road , OL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sapience Girls Academy 319 Waterloo Street , Glodwick OL4 1ER | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veg In The Park (V.I.P) | Waterhead Park, Peach Road | 218 yd | |
| Littlemoor Cafe | 173 Littlemoor Lane | 831 yd | |
| Tower of Fun | Prince Charlie Street | 939 yd | |
| Anise Indian Restaurant | 792-794 Huddersfield Road | 980 yd | |
| The Aisle Edit | Huddersfield Road | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Inn | 39 Bardsley Street | 87 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 17 Brideoak Street | 133 yd | |
| Shepherds Boy | 596 Huddersfield Road | 139 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | 459 Huddersfield Road | 202 yd | |
| Waterhead Sports & Social Club | Waterhead Sports And Social Club, Peach Road | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Taste | 489a Huddersfield Road | 136 yd | |
| Waterhead Tandoori Takeaway | 491 Huddersfield Road | 136 yd | |
| Sweet & Smooth | 503 Huddersfield Road | 137 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 405 Huddersfield Road | 420 yd | |
| The Old Plough Chippy | 436 Huddersfield Road | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 242 Huddersfield Road | 729 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Ripponden Road | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterhead Academy (Main Campus) HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 177 yd |
| Waterhead Park Peach Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 381 yd |
| Waterhead Academy (Sports Campus) (Closed) Counthill Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Hey With Zion School ROWLAND WAY | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Austerlands Cricket Club THORPE LANE | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy BROADBENT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Oldham Cricket Club BROADBENT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Rhinos Gym ST. JAMES BUILDING ST. JAMES BUILDING RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,086 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.