Station Street is in Springhead, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 4PQ 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 Station Street, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 4PF, OL4 5TA, OL4 4PH, OL4 4PE, OL4 5TD, OL4 5SY, OL4 4NY, OL4 4PR, OL4 5SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 4PQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 51.8% | 57.4% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 42.6% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 | 37.1% | 35% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 38.6% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 11.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 45.9% | 44.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.5% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 16% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 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 | 18.7% | 21.7% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 8.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 22.1% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 24.6% | -6.9% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 97.1% | 98.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 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 | 96.7% | 98.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Street 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 -34.7%.

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 Station Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2025-02-05 | £204,456 |
| 11 Station Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2024-07-03 | £160,405 |
| 3 Station Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-06-23 | £178,337 |
| 6 Station Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-01-25 | £252,833 |
| 6 Station Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-11-03 | £247,278 |
OL4 4PQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL4 4PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Thomas Street , Lees OL4 5AT | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School Rowland Way , Lees OL4 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School Cooper Street , Springhead OL4 4QT | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes CofE Primary School Knolls Lane , Lees OL4 5RU | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 3,661 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 | 3,711 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,832 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 | 2,222 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 3,356 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 | 193 yd | |
| Ruger Co Work & Coffee | Unit 2, The Greaves Building, Hartshead Street | 270 yd | |
| Dele Coffee House | 93 High Street | 388 yd | |
| K's Lounge Bar & Indian Restaurant | 191 Oldham Road | 396 yd | |
| Milan Bar | 13 Elliott Street | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front House | 31-33 Oldham Road | 113 yd | |
| The Top House | 38 Co-Operative Street | 180 yd | |
| District Bar Ltd | 103 High Street | 376 yd | |
| Red Lion | 109 High Street | 388 yd | |
| The Grapes | 161 Saint John Street | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays | 81 Oldham Road | 113 yd | |
| Lucky Fortune | 97A High Street | 388 yd | |
| Lana Thai | 161 Oldham Road | 396 yd | |
| Home Kitchen | 191 Oldham Road | 396 yd | |
| Cheerful Garden | 165 Saint John Street | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | Oldham Road | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zion Methodist Church ZION METHODIST CHURCH ZION METHODIST CHURCH CHAPEL STREET | 288 yd | |
| Ashfield Crescent Playing Fields Ashfield Crescent | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Viking Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 ST. JOHNS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Mills Recreation Ground Barn Fold | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Bodymatters (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Hey With Zion School ROWLAND WAY | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Grotton Pavillion STATION ROAD | 812 yd | |
| Oldham Golf Club LEES NEW ROAD | golf | 1,092 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.