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Belmont Street is in Lees, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 5BJ 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 Belmont Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OL4 5BW, OL4 5BS, OL4 5BL, OL4 5BD, OL4 5BA, OL4 5DD, OL4 5BB, OL4 5AZ, OL4 5BQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 5BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.3%53.6%4.3% 51.0% 2.6%
Male50.7%46.4%-4.3% 49.0% -2.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single33%31.4%-1.6% 37.9% -6.5%
Married: Opposite sex49.1%46.3%-2.8% 44.2% 2.1%
Married: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated2%2.7%0.7% 2.2% 0.5%
Divorced9.4%11.1%1.7% 9.1% 2.0%
Widowed6.4%7.1%0.7% 6.1% 1.0%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.3%41.2%-2.1% 48.4% -7.2%
Good health35.6%40.1%4.5% 33.6% 6.5%
Fair health15.1%11.4%-3.7% 12.7% -1.3%
Bad health5%5.6%0.6% 4.0% 1.6%
Very bad health1%1.8%0.8% 1.2% 0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.7%23%-2.7% 18.2% 4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.9%7.8%-5.1% 9.6% -1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14%10.8%-3.2% 13.4% -2.6%
Apprenticeship5.6%9.1%3.5% 5.3% 3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.6%19.3%4.7% 16.9% 2.4%
Degree or Similar24.3%29.1%4.8% 33.8% -4.7%
Other2.9%1%-1.9% 2.8% -1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0%0.6%0.6% 3.1% -2.5%
Pakistani2%2%0.0% 2.7% -0.7%
Other Asian0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%0%-0.2% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian1%0.9%-0.1% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0.2%0.3%0.1% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.2%0.3%0.1% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White96.3%95.3%-1.0% 81.4% 13.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97.8%96.8%-1.0% 83.2% 13.6%
European Union1%1.2%0.2% 6.1% -4.9%
Rest of Europe0.2%0%-0.2% 0.8% -0.8%
Middle East and Asia0.7%2%1.3% 5.6% -3.6%
Oceania0.2%0%-0.2% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97%96.5%-0.5% 83.2% 13.3%
10+ Years0%1.7%1.7% 9.8% -8.1%
5-10 Years0.2%0%-0.2% 2.9% -2.9%
2-5 Years0.5%1.2%0.7% 2.2% -1.0%
Less than 2 years2.2%0.6%-1.6% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.8% 76.7% 11.1%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held10.5% 13.5% -3.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.1% 37.2% -9.1%
Christian61.4% 46.2% 15.2%
Buddhist0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Hindu0.6% 1.7% -1.1%
Muslim2% 6.5% -4.5%
Not answered7% 6.0% 1.0%

Safety

Is Belmont Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belmont Street 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.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,100
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in OL4 5BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Belmont Street are based on 79 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oldham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Belmont Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL4 5BJ

Average Price
£181,448
Semi-Detached
£241,189
Terraced
£172,913
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Belmont Street

Average Price
£149,642
Semi-Detached
£258,741
Terraced
£144,523
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£92,022

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Belmont Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
39 Belmont Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£122,5002024-03-01 £140,917
33 Belmont Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£135,0002022-05-31 £165,095
23 Belmont Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£160,5002019-09-27 £254,783
37 Belmont Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£110,0002019-08-13 £178,673
41 Belmont Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002018-10-22 £164,266
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL4 5BJ

Employment

OL4 5BJ 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 5BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee95
Retired90
Part-Time Employee28
Self-Employed26
Long-Term Sick or disabled20
Other14
Looking after home or family10
Unemployed7
Student (economically inactive)4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities37
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Construction24
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Manufacturing16
Education15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security14
Accommodation and food service activities12
Transport and storage10
Other6
Financial and insurance activities5
Administrative and support service activities5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Information and communication4
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hollins Nursery School
Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP
- not rated 3,753 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Wilshaw Nursery School
Store Street , OL7 9QA
- not rated 4,410 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whiteacre Nursery School
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
- not rated 5,156 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Thomas Street , Lees OL4 5AT
3out of 4 387 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Hugh's CofE Primary School
Wildmoor Avenue , Holts OL4 5NZ
- not rated 681 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Hugh's CofE Primary School
Wildmoor Avenue , Holts OL4 5NZ
3out of 4 681 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Roundthorn Road , OL4 5LN
3out of 4 717 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Roundthorn Community Primary School
Roundthorn Road , OL4 5LN
- not rated 717 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE
3out of 4 495 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Breeze Hill School
Roxbury Avenue , Salem OL4 5JE
- not rated 495 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Waterhead Academy
Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY
- not rated 2,098 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Waterhead Academy
Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY
- not rated 2,098 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Blue Coat CofE School
Egerton Street , Chadderton OL1 3SQ
4out of 4 2,700 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oldham Sixth Form College
Union Street West , OL8 1XU
- not rated 3,113 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College
Union Street West , OL8 1XU
- not rated 3,113 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Oldham College
Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA
- not rated 3,330 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 5,052 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 5,052 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sapience Girls Academy
319 Waterloo Street , Glodwick OL4 1ER
- not rated 1,550 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Iqra High School
319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ
- not rated 1,559 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Grasscroft Independent School
Stockport Road , Lydgate OL4 5RZ
- not rated 1,705 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lawrence House
The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ
- not rated 2,041 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Park Dean Community Special School
St Martin's Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2PZ
- not rated 2,262 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Village Tea Room9 St Thomas Parade, Thomas Street245 yd
La Bella57-59 High Street587 yd
Lees Spice Lounge73 High Street587 yd
Paach Baii69-71 High Street587 yd
Chapter One Coffee Bar92 High Street592 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
SDC Trading LtdSt Edwards Rc Presbytery, Spring Lane428 yd
British Legion1 Princess Street541 yd
The Venue72 High Street592 yd
Angel Inn2 Nicholson Street599 yd
Red Lion109 High Street632 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Village Pantry1a Stamford Street555 yd
Oh my Cod!24 Near Birches Parade570 yd
Village Pizza75 High Street587 yd
Selwyns English Fish & Chips61 High Street587 yd
Lees Tandoori Takeaway54 High Street592 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Mills Recreation Ground
Barn Fold
grass pitches489 yd
Waterhead Academy (Roxbury Campus) (Closed)
Roxbury Avenue
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool494 yd
Bodymatters (Closed)
High Street
health and fitness suite570 yd
Zion Methodist Church
ZION METHODIST CHURCH ZION METHODIST CHURCH CHAPEL STREET
693 yd
Oldham Golf Club
LEES NEW ROAD
golf714 yd
Viking Fitness
UNIT 6 UNIT 6 ST. JOHNS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
health and fitness suite801 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed31.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed43.82 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed43.82 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed6.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.