Broadstone Avenue is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 2LG is located in the St James' electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham East and Saddleworth. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadstone Avenue, Oldham, OL4 2LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 2LE, OL4 2LS, OL4 2LX, OL4 2LF, OL4 2LD, OL4 2TQ, OL4 2NJ, OL4 2LZ, OL4 2TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL4 2LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.2% | 41.6% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 41.6% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 47.6% | 47.7% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 30.8% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13% | 16.5% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 17.9% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 16.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 19.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 24% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 100% | 98.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadstone Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Shaw 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Broadstone Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-10-13 | £118,673 |
| 6 Broadstone Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-08-08 | £155,203 |
| 18 Broadstone Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-10-31 | £172,211 |
| 25 Broadstone Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-09-08 | £212,002 |
| 34 Broadstone Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-03-20 | £170,683 |
OL4 2LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Turf Pit Lane , Moorside OL4 2NE | - not rated | 722 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Coleridge Road , Sholver OL1 4RL | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Clough Junior School Conduit Street , Moorside OL1 4JX | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Clough Primary School Conduit Street , Moorside OL1 4JX | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Clough Infant and Nursery School Wilkes Street , Moorside OL1 4JW | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counthill School Counthill Road , Moorside OL4 2PY | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royton and Crompton School Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,053 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Community Special School Arncliffe Rise , Pennine Meadows OL4 2LZ | - not rated | 278 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft C/O Care Today , 2nd Floor Lansdowne House SK2 6LR | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SEE (Oldham) Argent House, Shaw Road , OL1 4AW | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Park Pitch & Putt Cafe | Bishops Park Pitch And Putt, Ripponden Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Cricket/Bowling Club | Moorside Cricket Club, Turf Pit Lane | 431 yd | |
| The Moorside Hotel | 693 Ripponden Road | 767 yd | |
| Roebuck Inn | Roebuck Inn, Brighton Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nosh - New World Cuisine | 23 Whitehall Lane | 129 yd | |
| Sholver Tandoori | 95 Coleridge Road | 809 yd | |
| Rainbow Chippy | 93 Coleridge Road | 812 yd | |
| Man Sun Chinese Takeaway | 637 Ripponden Road | 928 yd | |
| Caths Cuisine | 667 Ripponden Road | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Lane White Hall Lane | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Moorside Cricket & Bowling Club TURF PIT LANE | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Bishops Park GRAINS BAR | golf, grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Heavenly Bodies Fitness Club RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Parkfield Country Club (Closed) Ripponden Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 1,020 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 | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.