Arncliffe Rise is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 2TJ 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 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arncliffe Rise, Oldham, OL4 2TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL4 2TJ 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 2TJ 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 Arncliffe Rise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hilltop Arncliffe Rise, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-09-11 | £617,775 |
| 6 Hilltop Arncliffe Rise, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2019-08-22 | £1,316,116 |
| 7 Hilltop Arncliffe Rise, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £4,000 | 2018-01-30 | £5,910 |
| 7 Hilltop Arncliffe Rise, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-11-15 | £227,725 |
| 8 Hilltop Arncliffe Rise, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-10-10 | £190,588 |
OL4 2TJ 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Turf Pit Lane , Moorside OL4 2NE | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Clough Junior School Conduit Street , Moorside OL1 4JX | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Clough Primary School Conduit Street , Moorside OL1 4JX | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Clough Infant and Nursery School Wilkes Street , Moorside OL1 4JW | - not rated | 1,575 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 | 1,687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royton and Crompton School Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 3,151 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 | 5,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,397 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,397 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 | 112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft C/O Care Today , 2nd Floor Lansdowne House SK2 6LR | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SEE (Oldham) Argent House, Shaw Road , OL1 4AW | - not rated | 3,526 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 | 651 yd | |
| Little Owl Farm | Lower Ship Farm | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Cricket/Bowling Club | Moorside Cricket Club, Turf Pit Lane | 793 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Grains Bar | 881 yd | |
| Roebuck Inn | Roebuck Inn, Brighton Road | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nosh - New World Cuisine | 23 Whitehall Lane | 399 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Lane White Hall Lane | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Moorside Cricket & Bowling Club TURF PIT LANE | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Bishops Park GRAINS BAR | golf, grass pitches | 693 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 356 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.