Ashfield Crescent is in Springhead, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 4NX 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 Ashfield Crescent, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 4NW, OL4 4NU, OL4 4NZ, OL4 4NG, OL4 4PS, OL4 4NT, OL4 4PT, OL4 3DT, OL4 4NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL4 4NX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.4% | 49.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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% | 37.1% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 41.8% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.7% | 52.6% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 24.8% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 17.5% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 19.4% | 12.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 10.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 21.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 30.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.9% | 98.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 98.9% | 98.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashfield Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Alexandra 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 -22.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Ashfield Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2025-02-11 | £248,689 |
| 41 Ashfield Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-12-13 | £177,101 |
| 40 Ashfield Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-02-16 | £250,079 |
| 16 Ashfield Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-11-04 | £231,473 |
| 55 Ashfield Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2022-09-23 | £261,533 |
OL4 4NX 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's RC School Rowland Way , Lees OL4 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School Rowland Way , Lees OL4 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School Cooper Street , Springhead OL4 4QT | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Thomas Street , Lees OL4 5AT | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Junior School Stoneleigh Road , Springhead OL4 4BH | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,916 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,724 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,809 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 | 1,996 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 3,366 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Oldham | Spring Lees Court, Oldham Road | 455 yd | |
| Ruger Co Work & Coffee | Unit 2, The Greaves Building, Hartshead Street | 510 yd | |
| Dele Coffee House | 93 High Street | 543 yd | |
| K's Lounge Bar & Indian Restaurant | 191 Oldham Road | 551 yd | |
| Milan Bar | 13 Elliott Street | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes | 161 Saint John Street | 194 yd | |
| Front House | 31-33 Oldham Road | 386 yd | |
| The Top House | 38 Co-Operative Street | 457 yd | |
| Peels Arms | 143 Den Lane | 467 yd | |
| District Bar Ltd | 103 High Street | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheerful Garden | 165 Saint John Street | 222 yd | |
| Frydays | 81 Oldham Road | 386 yd | |
| Lucky Fortune | 97A High Street | 543 yd | |
| Lana Thai | 161 Oldham Road | 551 yd | |
| Home Kitchen | 191 Oldham Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | Oldham Road | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Crescent Playing Fields Ashfield Crescent | grass pitches | 95 yd |
| Viking Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 ST. JOHNS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Zion Methodist Church ZION METHODIST CHURCH ZION METHODIST CHURCH CHAPEL STREET | 488 yd | |
| Hey With Zion School ROWLAND WAY | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Bodymatters (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Mills Recreation Ground Barn Fold | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Grotton Pavillion STATION ROAD | 932 yd | |
| Austerlands Cricket Club THORPE LANE | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.