Kestrel Avenue is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 5HQ 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 Kestrel Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 5HD, OL4 5HG, OL4 5HF, OL4 5ES, OL4 5LL, OL4 5EX, OL4 5ET, OL4 5HJ, OL4 5HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 5HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 54.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 35.8% | 34.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 46.6% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 40.2% | 43.5% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 36% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 4.9% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 24.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 18% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 21.8% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% 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 | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 16.9% | 34.6% | 17.7% | 2.7% | 31.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 77.3% | 52.7% | -24.6% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 87.5% | 79.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 79.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 3.2% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.5% | 37.2% | -19.7% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Muslim | 40.5% | 6.5% | 34.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestrel 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 -6.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Kestrel Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2020-11-13 | £143,228 |
| 9 Kestrel Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2020-03-06 | £154,736 |
| 11 Kestrel Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,700 | 2018-10-12 | £137,685 |
| 11 Kestrel Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £887 | 2018-10-12 | £1,232 |
| 8 Kestrel Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-08-28 | £205,896 |
OL4 5HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundthorn Primary Academy Roundthorn Road , OL4 5LN | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield Grasmere Road , Clarksfield OL4 1NG | 1out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Glodwick Road , OL4 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Greenacres Road , OL4 1HP | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School Southlink , Glodwick OL4 1GL | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | 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 | 411 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,423 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 | 2,260 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,445 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 | 745 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,040 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Earth St Sandwich Bar | 1 New Earth Street | 120 yd | |
| The New Sagor | 272-274 Lees Road | 541 yd | |
| St Barnabas Food Co-operative | St Barnabas Church, Arundel Street | 781 yd | |
| Sugar Rush Creamery Ltd | 173 Lees Road | 785 yd | |
| Shish Cafe | 173-175 Lees Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Inn | 495 Lees Road | 349 yd | |
| The Hawthorn Inn | 365 Roundthorn Road | 356 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 31 Moorhey Street | 787 yd | |
| SDC Trading Ltd | St Edwards Rc Presbytery, Spring Lane | 798 yd | |
| Manor Inn | Manor Inn, 358 Abbey Hills Road | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 144 Roundthorn Road | 355 yd | |
| Kee Sing | 501 Lees Road | 367 yd | |
| Sania Sweets and Bakers | 314 Lees Road | 430 yd | |
| The Kebab House | 308 Lees Road | 448 yd | |
| King Kebab Peri Peri | 86 Roundthorn Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterhead Academy (Roxbury Campus) (Closed) Roxbury Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 312 yd |
| St Marks Parish Hall Glodwick Rd | 770 yd | |
| Glodwick Pool (Closed) Nugget Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Bodymatters (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| Tate Street Tate Street | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Glodwick Cricket Club WARREN LANE | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 118.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.