Stonebreaks Road is in Springhead, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 4BY is located in the Saddleworth West & Lees 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 Stonebreaks Road, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 4DA, OL4 4BH, OL4 4BZ, OL4 4JR, OL4 4BU, OL4 4LP, OL4 4BS, OL4 4SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 4BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 53% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.7% | 47% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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% | 35.5% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 38.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 9.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 44.9% | 43.8% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 15.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 26% | 22.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 16.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 28.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 99% | 96.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 97.8% | 98.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 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 | 97.3% | 98.6% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stonebreaks Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Saddleworth North 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 -14.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Stonebreaks Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-08-21 | £217,647 |
| 1 Stonebreaks Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-02-21 | £373,846 |
| Quarry House Stonebreaks Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-08-09 | £762,230 |
| Stonebreaks Farm Stonebreaks Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-09-18 | £415,918 |
| Stonebreaks Farm Stonebreaks Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-10-28 | £512,739 |
OL4 4BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Junior School Stoneleigh Road , Springhead OL4 4BH | 3out of 4 | 174 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School Cooper Street , Springhead OL4 4QT | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's RC School Rowland Way , Lees OL4 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School Rowland Way , Lees OL4 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School Cedar Lane , Grasscroft OL4 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saddleworth School High Street , Uppermill OL3 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,561 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,532 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 3,666 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 3,795 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 3,886 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mill Catering | Old Mill House, Old Mill Lane | 649 yd | |
| K's Lounge Bar & Indian Restaurant | 191 Oldham Road | 705 yd | |
| Anise Indian Restaurant | 792-794 Huddersfield Road | 781 yd | |
| The Aisle Edit | Huddersfield Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spinners Arms | 38 Woodbrook Road | 323 yd | |
| Peels Arms | 143 Den Lane | 448 yd | |
| Three Crowns Inn | 955-959 Huddersfield Road | 632 yd | |
| Springhead Liberal Club | 136 Oldham Road | 729 yd | |
| Austerlands Institute | 779 Huddersfield Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamtego | 1A Station Road | 673 yd | |
| Lana Thai | 161 Oldham Road | 705 yd | |
| Home Kitchen | 191 Oldham Road | 705 yd | |
| Cheerful Garden | 165 Saint John Street | 1,000 yd | |
| Frydays | 81 Oldham Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | Oldham Road | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grotton Pavillion STATION ROAD | 656 yd | |
| Ashfield Crescent Playing Fields Ashfield Crescent | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Austerlands Cricket Club THORPE LANE | grass pitches | 985 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 | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.