Coverham Avenue is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 5NF is located in the Alexandra 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 Coverham Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 5NB, OL4 5NE, OL4 5NG, OL4 5NQ, OL4 5ND, OL4 5PA, OL4 5NL, OL4 5NA, OL4 5NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 5NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 56.6% | 53.1% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 43.4% | 46.9% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL4 5NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 46.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 36.7% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 7.2% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 4.3% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 41.2% | 45.1% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5NF this area, 34.5% 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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 34.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 15.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 12.6% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 19.4% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 8.8% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 72.8% | 62.9% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 76.3% 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% | 76.3% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 76.3% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coverham Avenue 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Coverham Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-09-22 | £146,606 |
| 31 Coverham Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2023-02-02 | £144,519 |
| 33 Coverham Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2020-01-03 | £138,687 |
| 15 Coverham Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2014-01-31 | £125,988 |
| 15 Coverham Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,095 | 2007-03-26 | £192,420 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundthorn Primary Academy Roundthorn Road , OL4 5LN | 4out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alt Academy Alt Lane , OL8 2EL | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's CofE Primary School Wildmoor Avenue , Holts OL4 5NZ | 2out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Glodwick Road , OL4 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Thomas Street , Lees OL4 5AT | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 469 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,709 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 | 2,603 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,806 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,268 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 | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,369 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Alt | 50-54 Alt Tenants And Residents Association, Cherry Avenue | 607 yd | |
| New Earth St Sandwich Bar | 1 New Earth Street | 716 yd | |
| Village Tea Room | 9 St Thomas Parade, Thomas Street | 839 yd | |
| Roc n Rolls Cafe | 16 Near Birches Parade | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Inn | Manor Inn, 358 Abbey Hills Road | 342 yd | |
| The Hawthorn Inn | 365 Roundthorn Road | 399 yd | |
| Friendship Inn | 495 Lees Road | 856 yd | |
| SDC Trading Ltd | St Edwards Rc Presbytery, Spring Lane | 955 yd | |
| Oldham Golf Club | Oldham Golf Club, Lees New Road | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavaz | 317 Abbey Hills Road | 285 yd | |
| Kingdo House | 311 Abbey Hills Road | 292 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 144 Roundthorn Road | 822 yd | |
| Oh my Cod! | 24 Near Birches Parade | 840 yd | |
| Kee Sing | 501 Lees Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterhead Academy (Roxbury Campus) (Closed) Roxbury Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| Glodwick Cricket Club WARREN LANE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Tate Street Tate Street | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Oldham Golf Club LEES NEW ROAD | golf | 1,056 yd |
| Mills Recreation Ground Barn Fold | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.