Malta Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 5HS 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 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malta Street, Oldham, OL4 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 5HY, OL4 5HT, OL4 3AE, OL4 3AF, OL4 3AY, OL4 5JG, OL4 5HZ, OL4 3BE, OL4 3AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 5HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 49.7% | 54.4% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 45.6% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 38.8% | 36.3% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 43.7% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 12% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 48.6% | 47.9% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 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 | 19.4% | 19.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 16.8% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 17% | 15.3% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96% | 73.9% | -22.1% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 97.4% | 84.9% | -12.5% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 9.9% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 84.5% | -11.7% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 19.8% | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malta Street 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Malta Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-01-29 | £184,361 |
| 3 Malta Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-12-05 | £183,715 |
| 2 Malta Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2023-01-25 | £177,786 |
| 12 Malta Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2021-01-22 | £237,552 |
| 3 Malta Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,950 | 2020-04-17 | £177,386 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 4,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundthorn Primary Academy Roundthorn Road , OL4 5LN | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundthorn Community Primary School Roundthorn Road , OL4 5LN | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Thomas Street , Lees OL4 5AT | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarksfield Primary School Grasmere Road , Clarksfield OL4 1NG | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield Grasmere Road , Clarksfield OL4 1NG | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 313 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breeze Hill School Roxbury Avenue , Salem OL4 5JE | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , Chadderton OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,693 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapience Girls Academy 319 Waterloo Street , Glodwick OL4 1ER | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Boys School 121 Union Street , Oldham OL1 1TE | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasscroft Independent School Stockport Road , Lydgate OL4 5RZ | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 464 yd | |
| La Bella | 57-59 High Street | 585 yd | |
| Lees Spice Lounge | 73 High Street | 585 yd | |
| Paach Baii | 69-71 High Street | 585 yd | |
| Village Tea Room | 9 St Thomas Parade, Thomas Street | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Inn | 495 Lees Road | 81 yd | |
| SDC Trading Ltd | St Edwards Rc Presbytery, Spring Lane | 463 yd | |
| Angel Inn | 2 Nicholson Street | 545 yd | |
| The Hawthorn Inn | 365 Roundthorn Road | 568 yd | |
| British Legion | 1 Princess Street | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kee Sing | 501 Lees Road | 68 yd | |
| Village Pizza | 75 High Street | 585 yd | |
| Selwyns English Fish & Chips | 61 High Street | 585 yd | |
| Sania Sweets and Bakers | 314 Lees Road | 610 yd | |
| The Kebab House | 308 Lees Road | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road | 629 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterhead Academy (Roxbury Campus) (Closed) Roxbury Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 316 yd |
| Bodymatters (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Viking Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 ST. JOHNS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Mills Recreation Ground Barn Fold | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Zion Methodist Church ZION METHODIST CHURCH ZION METHODIST CHURCH CHAPEL STREET | 866 yd | |
| Hey With Zion School ROWLAND WAY | grass pitches | 896 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.