Clipsley Crescent is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 2TG 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clipsley Crescent, Oldham, OL4 2TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 2NN, OL4 2TE, OL4 2TH, OL4 2TQ, OL4 2NJ, OL4 2TS, OL4 2QN, OL4 2LS, OL4 2NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL4 2TG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL4 2TG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 32.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 51.2% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 53.7% | 50.4% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 14% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 16.3% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 23.9% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 25.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 98% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clipsley Crescent 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 fallen by about -2.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Clipsley Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-01-31 | £249,091 |
| 8 Clipsley Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-06-23 | £170,855 |
| 12A Clipsley Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-12-08 | £260,634 |
| 9 Clipsley Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2018-06-28 | £258,801 |
| 7 Clipsley Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,500 | 2017-08-31 | £193,264 |
OL4 2TG 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Coleridge Road , Sholver OL1 4RL | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Clough Primary School Conduit Street , Moorside OL1 4JX | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Crompton St George's CofE School George Street , Shaw OL2 8AX | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary Academy Woodlands Primary Academy , OL1 4HU | 1out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Theresa's RC Primary School Whetstone Hill Road , Derker OL1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 4,055 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 | 4,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,024 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 | 2,055 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 4,018 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 4,133 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 4,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Park Pitch & Putt Cafe | Bishops Park Pitch And Putt, Ripponden Road | 693 yd | |
| Little Owl Farm | Lower Ship Farm | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Cricket/Bowling Club | Moorside Cricket Club, Turf Pit Lane | 474 yd | |
| The Moorside Hotel | 693 Ripponden Road | 721 yd | |
| Northgate | 22 Sholver Lane | 996 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Grains Bar | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nosh - New World Cuisine | 23 Whitehall Lane | 165 yd | |
| Sholver Tandoori | 95 Coleridge Road | 572 yd | |
| Rainbow Chippy | 93 Coleridge Road | 576 yd | |
| Man Sun Chinese Takeaway | 637 Ripponden Road | 912 yd | |
| Caths Cuisine | 667 Ripponden Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Lane White Hall Lane | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Moorside Cricket & Bowling Club TURF PIT LANE | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Bishops Park GRAINS BAR | golf, grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Heavenly Bodies Fitness Club RIPPONDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Parkfield Country Club (Closed) Ripponden Road | squash courts, swimming pool | 1,025 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.