Huddersfield Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 2RD 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 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 2DB, OL1 4EN, OL4 2RQ, OL1 3PA, OL1 4EW, OL4 2BN, OL4 2BB, OL4 2RH, OL4 2RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 2RD is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 45.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 54.8% | 53.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 2RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 30.5% | 43.2% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 16.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 27% | 23.6% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 14.5% |
| Widowed | 18.4% | 12.8% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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 (60%) 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 | 11% | 25.3% | 14.3% | 48.4% | -23.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.7% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 29.5% | 19.4% | -10.1% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 24.7% | 16.5% | -8.2% | 4.0% | 12.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 2RD this area, 46.7% 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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 65.2% | 46.7% | -18.5% | 18.2% | 28.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 15.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 10.7% | 10.0% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 79.9% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 94.5% | 81.7% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| 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 | 93.2% | 82.6% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Huddersfield Road 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 -15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-01-20 | £205,920 |
| 182 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £181,995 | 2021-05-21 | £208,220 |
| 184 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-02-12 | £224,017 |
| 184 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2017-10-11 | £224,386 |
| 184 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2017-02-17 | £130,303 |
OL4 2RD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OL4 2RD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL4 2RD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Primary Academy Dunkerley Street , OL4 2AX | 2out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Greenacres Road , OL4 1HP | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlemoor Primary School Littlemoor Lane , OL4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School Mayfield Road , Derker OL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield Grasmere Road , Clarksfield OL4 1NG | 1out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,965 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 | 2,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,283 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 | 860 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys Rolls | 187 Huddersfield Road | 71 yd | |
| The Cafe | 106a Huddersfield Road | 100 yd | |
| DamasGO | 165b Huddersfield Road | 114 yd | |
| Owl's Cafe Ltd | 3 Dunkerley Street | 197 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 8, 94 Huddersfield Road | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weavers Arms | 172 Huddersfield Road | 6 yd | |
| Hillbillies | 158-160 Huddersfield Road A62 | 6 yd | |
| Minders Arms | 182 Huddersfield Road | 6 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Ripponden Road | 63 yd | |
| Bear On The Hill | 173 Huddersfield Road | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Chan | 7 Ripponden Road | 62 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 9 Ripponden Road | 64 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 5 Huddersfield Road | 100 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 106a Huddersfield Road | 100 yd | |
| Grill & Kebab House | 165 Huddersfield Road | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Huddersfield Road | 210 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 242 Huddersfield Road | 386 yd | |
| One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinos Gym ST. JAMES BUILDING ST. JAMES BUILDING RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 130 yd |
| Waterhead Park Peach Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Total Fitness (Oldham) (Closed) Albert Mill Albert Mill Cromford Street | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy BROADBENT ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Oldham Cricket Club BROADBENT ROAD | grass pitches | 933 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 | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| 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.