Haven Lane is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 2QJ 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haven Lane, Oldham, OL4 2QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 2NQ, OL4 2NE, OL1 4JS, OL4 2QG, OL1 4TL, OL4 2QQ, OL1 4SA, OL4 2SY, OL1 4JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL4 2QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 32.4% | 36.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 50.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 2.9% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 49.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.7% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 9.3% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 11.7% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 25.3% | 13.7% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 30% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 94.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 98% | 95% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haven Lane 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Parkgate, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,950 | 2004-03-08 | £283,960 |
| 3 Parkgate Haven Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2003-10-01 | £187,554 |
| 7 Parkgate, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2000-10-05 | £204,465 |
| 3 Parkgate Haven Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £44,950 | 1999-06-25 | £239,806 |
| 3 Parkgate Haven Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £37,000 | 1995-03-06 | £203,315 |
OL4 2QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Clough Primary School Conduit Street , Moorside OL1 4JX | 3out of 4 | 93 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Coleridge Road , Sholver OL1 4RL | 4out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary Academy Woodlands Primary Academy , OL1 4HU | 1out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Theresa's RC Primary School Whetstone Hill Road , Derker OL1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowpark Primary Academy Vulcan Street , OL1 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,632 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,214 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 | 1,256 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 3,426 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorside Hotel | 693 Ripponden Road | 140 yd | |
| Moorside Cricket/Bowling Club | Moorside Cricket Club, Turf Pit Lane | 380 yd | |
| Highfield Inn | 578 Ripponden Road | 404 yd | |
| Northgate | 22 Sholver Lane | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Sun Chinese Takeaway | 637 Ripponden Road | 121 yd | |
| Caths Cuisine | 667 Ripponden Road | 190 yd | |
| Rainbow Chippy | 93 Coleridge Road | 694 yd | |
| Sholver Tandoori | 95 Coleridge Road | 695 yd | |
| Nosh - New World Cuisine | 23 Whitehall Lane | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Ripponden Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Bodies Fitness Club RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 194 yd |
| Parkfield Country Club (Closed) Ripponden Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 215 yd |
| Moorside Cricket & Bowling Club TURF PIT LANE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Waterhead Academy (Sports Campus) (Closed) Counthill Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Whitehall Lane White Hall Lane | grass pitches | 699 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.