Rhodes Hill is in Lees, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 5EA 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 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rhodes Hill, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 5EB, OL4 5DU, OL4 5DR, OL4 5PR, OL4 5PP, OL4 5TJ, OL4 5RX, OL4 5DP, OL4 5RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 5EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 54.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 45.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 22.8% | 32.3% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 44.5% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 11% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 47% | 38.8% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 38.6% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 18.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 27.2% | 20.2% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 13.6% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 32% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 86.3% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 95.3% | 93.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rhodes Hill 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorsey Rhodes Hill, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-10-15 | £475,292 |
| 15 Rhodes Hill, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2025-06-06 | £161,757 |
| 43 Rhodes Hill, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2024-03-08 | £112,807 |
| 35 Rhodes Hill, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-08-10 | £170,920 |
| Grassy Knoll Rhodes Hill, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-12-02 | £612,254 |
OL4 5EA 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 5,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes CofE Primary School Knolls Lane , Lees OL4 5RU | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Thomas Street , Lees OL4 5AT | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School Cooper Street , Springhead OL4 4QT | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's RC School Rowland Way , Lees OL4 3LQ | - not rated | 970 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy Rowland Way , Lees OL4 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breeze Hill School Roxbury Avenue , Salem OL4 5JE | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Counthill School Counthill Road , Moorside OL4 2PY | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,803 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasscroft Independent School Stockport Road , Lydgate OL4 5RZ | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sapience Girls Academy 319 Waterloo Street , Glodwick OL4 1ER | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruger Co Work & Coffee | Unit 2, The Greaves Building, Hartshead Street | 344 yd | |
| Age UK Oldham | Spring Lees Court, Oldham Road | 346 yd | |
| Dele Coffee House | 93 High Street | 504 yd | |
| Village Tea Room | 9 St Thomas Parade, Thomas Street | 556 yd | |
| K's Lounge Bar & Indian Restaurant | 191 Oldham Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Top House | 38 Co-Operative Street | 325 yd | |
| Front House | 31-33 Oldham Road | 394 yd | |
| District Bar Ltd | 103 High Street | 499 yd | |
| Red Lion | 109 High Street | 504 yd | |
| Springhead Liberal Club | 136 Oldham Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays | 81 Oldham Road | 394 yd | |
| Lucky Fortune | 97A High Street | 504 yd | |
| The Village Pantry | 1a Stamford Street | 548 yd | |
| Lana Thai | 161 Oldham Road | 565 yd | |
| Home Kitchen | 191 Oldham Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | Oldham Road | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mills Recreation Ground Barn Fold | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Zion Methodist Church ZION METHODIST CHURCH ZION METHODIST CHURCH CHAPEL STREET | 422 yd | |
| Bodymatters (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Oldham Golf Club LEES NEW ROAD | golf | 612 yd |
| Viking Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 ST. JOHNS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Ashfield Crescent Playing Fields Ashfield Crescent | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Grotton Pavillion STATION ROAD | 868 yd | |
| Hey With Zion School ROWLAND WAY | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.