Martin Avenue is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 5HF is located in the St Mary's 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 Martin Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 5HG, OL4 5HB, OL4 5HD, OL4 5ES, OL4 5EY, OL4 5HQ, OL4 5HJ, OL4 3AJ, OL4 5ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL4 5HF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.3% | 49% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 27.5% | 25.6% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 47.9% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 14.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.2% | 34% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 21.3% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 11% | 6.8% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around OL4 5HF this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 33.3% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 11.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 22.1% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 23.9% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 21.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.5% | 70.1% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 89.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 24.2% | 6.5% | 17.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martin Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Saddleworth West & Lees 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 -12.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Martin Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-07-23 | £158,016 |
| 11 Martin Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-07-08 | £131,880 |
| 12 Martin Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2020-04-02 | £130,340 |
| 3 Martin Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £97,520 | 2020-02-07 | £145,223 |
| 7 Martin Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2018-02-23 | £193,510 |
The percentage of retired residents living in OL4 5HF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundthorn Primary Academy Roundthorn Road , OL4 5LN | 4out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield Grasmere Road , Clarksfield OL4 1NG | 1out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Glodwick Road , OL4 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Greenacres Road , OL4 1HP | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary Academy Dunkerley Street , OL4 2AX | 2out of 4 | 913 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 | - not rated | 432 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,496 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 | 2,305 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Earth St Sandwich Bar | 1 New Earth Street | 208 yd | |
| The New Sagor | 272-274 Lees Road | 502 yd | |
| St Barnabas Food Co-operative | St Barnabas Church, Arundel Street | 704 yd | |
| Sugar Rush Creamery Ltd | 173 Lees Road | 752 yd | |
| Shish Cafe | 173-175 Lees Road | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Inn | 495 Lees Road | 268 yd | |
| The Hawthorn Inn | 365 Roundthorn Road | 450 yd | |
| SDC Trading Ltd | St Edwards Rc Presbytery, Spring Lane | 745 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 31 Moorhey Street | 773 yd | |
| Angel Inn | 2 Nicholson Street | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kee Sing | 501 Lees Road | 289 yd | |
| Sania Sweets and Bakers | 314 Lees Road | 386 yd | |
| The Kebab House | 308 Lees Road | 405 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 144 Roundthorn Road | 430 yd | |
| Mr J's | 262 Lees Road | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road | 405 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Huddersfield Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterhead Academy (Roxbury Campus) (Closed) Roxbury Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 349 yd |
| Glodwick Pool (Closed) Nugget Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 816 yd |
| St Marks Parish Hall Glodwick Rd | 839 yd | |
| Bodymatters (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Viking Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 ST. JOHNS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Mills Recreation Ground Barn Fold | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.