Oldham Road is in Springhead, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 4PY 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 Oldham Road, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 4PD, OL4 5SR, OL4 5SA, OL4 4PZ, OL4 5SW, OL4 4PE, OL4 4SL, OL4 4QJ, OL4 4QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL4 4PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 35.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.2% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 55.9% | 53.2% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 14.3% | 15.1% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 12.2% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 13.6% | -10.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22.9% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 27.2% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98% | 95.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 96.4% | 98.3% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 98.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldham 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 risen by about 6.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Oldham Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2024-10-18 | £250,713 |
| 91 Oldham Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2024-05-31 | £116,544 |
| 113 Oldham Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-02-07 | £139,175 |
| 109 Oldham Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-04-28 | £188,717 |
| 89 Oldham Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-12-19 | £156,230 |
OL4 4PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School Cooper Street , Springhead OL4 4QT | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's RC School Rowland Way , Lees OL4 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Thomas Street , Lees OL4 5AT | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School Rowland Way , Lees OL4 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes CofE Primary School Knolls Lane , Lees OL4 5RU | 3out of 4 | 761 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 | 1,377 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossley Hollins High School Huddersfield Road , Mossley OL5 9DP | 4out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,606 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 | 3,897 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,026 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 | 2,388 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 3,543 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K's Lounge Bar & Indian Restaurant | 191 Oldham Road | 199 yd | |
| Age UK Oldham | Spring Lees Court, Oldham Road | 322 yd | |
| Ruger Co Work & Coffee | Unit 2, The Greaves Building, Hartshead Street | 404 yd | |
| Old Mill Catering | Old Mill House, Old Mill Lane | 475 yd | |
| Dele Coffee House | 93 High Street | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead Liberal Club | 136 Oldham Road | 218 yd | |
| Front House | 31-33 Oldham Road | 255 yd | |
| The Top House | 38 Co-Operative Street | 283 yd | |
| District Bar Ltd | 103 High Street | 550 yd | |
| Red Lion | 109 High Street | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lana Thai | 161 Oldham Road | 199 yd | |
| Home Kitchen | 191 Oldham Road | 199 yd | |
| Frydays | 81 Oldham Road | 255 yd | |
| Lucky Fortune | 97A High Street | 562 yd | |
| Cheerful Garden | 165 Saint John Street | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | Oldham Road | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Crescent Playing Fields Ashfield Crescent | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Zion Methodist Church ZION METHODIST CHURCH ZION METHODIST CHURCH CHAPEL STREET | 451 yd | |
| Mills Recreation Ground Barn Fold | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Grotton Pavillion STATION ROAD | 615 yd | |
| Viking Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 ST. JOHNS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Bodymatters (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Hey With Zion School ROWLAND WAY | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Oldham Golf Club LEES NEW ROAD | golf | 1,083 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.