Clough Orchard is in Grasscroft, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 4EH is located in the Saddleworth South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham East and Saddleworth. This postcode has been in use since 2009-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clough Orchard, Grasscroft, Oldham, OL4 4EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 4HZ, OL4 4ET, OL4 4EW, OL4 4JB, OL4 4ES, OL4 4EE, OL4 4DP, OL4 4EP, OL4 4ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL4 4EH has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 50% | 48% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50% | 52% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 4EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 23.4% | 25.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 62.4% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 6.5% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 60.3% | 56.6% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 30.1% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around OL4 4EH this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 10.2% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.2% | 50% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 98.2% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
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 | 98.4% | 98.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 76.7% | 19.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 74.6% | 46.2% | 28.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clough Orchard 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 -44.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Clough Orchard, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2012-01-27 | £609,964 |
OL4 4EH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School Cedar Lane , Grasscroft OL4 4DS | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friezland Primary School Church Road , Greenfield OL3 7LN | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Junior School Stoneleigh Road , Springhead OL4 4BH | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School Cooper Street , Springhead OL4 4QT | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Shaw Street , Greenfield OL3 7AA | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saddleworth School High Street , Uppermill OL3 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 4,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures School Friezland Lane , Greenfield OL3 7EU | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 4,075 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 4,567 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 4,734 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Samuel Laycock School Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF | 2out of 4 | 5,307 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead A.F.C. | Ashfield Cres. Playing Field, St John Street (Off) | 257 yd | |
| The Farrars Arms | 56 Oldham Road | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleworth Cricket Tennis And Bowling Club Well-i-hole Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,042 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.