Ceylon Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 5JB 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 Ceylon Street, Oldham, OL4 5JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 5HZ, OL4 5HN, OL4 5JA, OL4 5JF, OL4 5HY, OL4 5JE, OL4 5HT, OL4 5JG, OL4 5HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 5JB, 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 Ceylon 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ceylon Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2024-05-29 | £118,300 |
| 5 Ceylon Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2018-12-07 | £129,632 |
| 15 Ceylon Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-06-19 | £138,884 |
| 4 Ceylon Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-12-08 | £195,059 |
| 1 Ceylon Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2016-10-21 | £100,484 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundthorn Primary Academy Roundthorn Road , OL4 5LN | 4out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield Grasmere Road , Clarksfield OL4 1NG | 1out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Thomas Street , Lees OL4 5AT | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Glodwick Road , OL4 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Greenacres Road , OL4 1HP | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 186 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 3,310 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 | 2,573 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,419 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 423 yd | |
| Village Tea Room | 9 St Thomas Parade, Thomas Street | 571 yd | |
| La Bella | 57-59 High Street | 647 yd | |
| Lees Spice Lounge | 73 High Street | 647 yd | |
| Paach Baii | 69-71 High Street | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Inn | 495 Lees Road | 216 yd | |
| The Hawthorn Inn | 365 Roundthorn Road | 451 yd | |
| SDC Trading Ltd | St Edwards Rc Presbytery, Spring Lane | 498 yd | |
| Angel Inn | 2 Nicholson Street | 615 yd | |
| British Legion | 1 Princess Street | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kee Sing | 501 Lees Road | 208 yd | |
| Village Pizza | 75 High Street | 647 yd | |
| Selwyns English Fish & Chips | 61 High Street | 647 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 144 Roundthorn Road | 658 yd | |
| Sania Sweets and Bakers | 314 Lees Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 286-290 Lees Road | 689 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterhead Academy (Roxbury Campus) (Closed) Roxbury Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 178 yd |
| Bodymatters (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Mills Recreation Ground Barn Fold | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Viking Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 ST. JOHNS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Zion Methodist Church ZION METHODIST CHURCH ZION METHODIST CHURCH CHAPEL STREET | 906 yd | |
| Hey With Zion School ROWLAND WAY | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| St Marks Parish Hall Glodwick Rd | 1,071 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 | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.