Ferndale Close, Oldham, OL4 5NL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL4 5NL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	50.2%	49.8%	-0.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	49.8%	50.2%	0.4%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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%	32.5%	5.5%	37.9%	-5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	50.9%	43.1%	-7.8%	44.2%	-1.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	3.9%	0.5%	-3.4%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	10%	10.5%	0.5%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	8.3%	12.4%	4.1%	6.1%	6.3%

Health

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 (68.9%) 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	35.1%	30.6%	-4.5%	48.4%	-17.8%
Good health	30.1%	38.3%	8.2%	33.6%	4.7%
Fair health	22%	19.6%	-2.4%	12.7%	6.9%
Bad health	11.2%	8.9%	-2.3%	4.0%	4.9%
Very bad health	1.5%	2.6%	1.1%	1.2%	1.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 5NL this area, 33.6% 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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.9%	33.6%	-7.3%	18.2%	15.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	8.5%	-3.2%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	10.4%	-3.5%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	1.3%	5.7%	4.4%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	18.5%	6.3%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	19%	5.1%	33.8%	-14.8%
Other	6.1%	4.3%	-1.8%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	6.6%	2.5%	-4.1%	1.1%	1.4%
Chinese	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.7%	1.8%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0.4%	11%	10.6%	2.7%	8.3%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	88.4%	81.9%	-6.5%	81.4%	0.5%
Other	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90%	90.7%	0.7%	83.2%	7.5%
European Union	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	6.9%	5.1%	-1.8%	5.6%	-0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	90.7%	0.7%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.4%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.4%
5-10 Years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	3%	2.2%	2.2%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	6.9%	0%	-6.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.6%	76.7%	2.9%
Turkey	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	2.1%	1.2%	0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	16.2%	13.5%	2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25%	37.2%	-12.2%
Christian	52.1%	46.2%	5.9%
Buddhist	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	12.3%	6.5%	5.8%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is Ferndale Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferndale Close 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.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in OL4 5NL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ferndale Close are based on 31 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oldham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ferndale Close, Oldham, OL4 5NL

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL4 5NL

Average Price
£253,990

Semi-Detached
£248,244

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£351,657

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ferndale Close

Average Price
£271,693

Semi-Detached
£268,631

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£363,562

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ferndale CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Ferndale Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2026-01-29	£173,952
16 Ferndale Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-10-11	£308,398
29 Ferndale Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-08-23	£297,384
29 Ferndale Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-08-23	£297,384
3 Ferndale Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£342,000	2024-07-12	£358,254

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL4 5NL

Employment

OL4 5NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in OL4 5NL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	8
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	11
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Education	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Other	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP	- not rated	3,858 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA	- not rated	4,001 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU	- not rated	4,809 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alt Junior School Alt Lane , OL8 2EL	- not rated	439 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alt Infant and Nursery School Alt Lane , OL8 2EL	- not rated	439 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alt Primary School Alt Lane , OL8 2EL	- not rated	470 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alt Academy Alt Lane , OL8 2EL	3out of 4	470 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Hugh's CofE Primary School Wildmoor Avenue , Holts OL4 5NZ	- not rated	472 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE	3out of 4	492 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Breeze Hill School Roxbury Avenue , Salem OL4 5JE	- not rated	492 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY	- not rated	2,472 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY	- not rated	2,472 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Hathershaw College of Technology & Sport Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP	- not rated	2,492 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU	- not rated	2,897 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU	- not rated	2,897 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA	- not rated	3,168 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL	- not rated	4,756 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL	- not rated	4,756 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sapience Girls Academy 319 Waterloo Street , Glodwick OL4 1ER	- not rated	1,343 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ	- not rated	1,357 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ	- not rated	1,620 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Park Dean Community Special School St Martin's Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2PZ	- not rated	1,828 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grasscroft Independent School Stockport Road , Lydgate OL4 5RZ	- not rated	2,004 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roc n Rolls Cafe	16 Near Birches Parade	678 yd
Village Tea Room	9 St Thomas Parade, Thomas Street	679 yd
Cafe Alt	50-54 Alt Tenants And Residents Association, Cherry Avenue	709 yd
New Earth St Sandwich Bar	1 New Earth Street	812 yd
La Bella	57-59 High Street	1,000 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hawthorn Inn	365 Roundthorn Road	529 yd
Manor Inn	Manor Inn, 358 Abbey Hills Road	533 yd
Oldham Golf Club	Oldham Golf Club, Lees New Road	805 yd
SDC Trading Ltd	St Edwards Rc Presbytery, Spring Lane	830 yd
Friendship Inn	495 Lees Road	839 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flavaz	317 Abbey Hills Road	469 yd
Kingdo House	311 Abbey Hills Road	479 yd
Oh my Cod!	24 Near Birches Parade	646 yd
Kee Sing	501 Lees Road	827 yd
Jade Garden	144 Roundthorn Road	958 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Waterhead Academy (Roxbury Campus) (Closed) Roxbury Avenue	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	489 yd
Oldham Golf Club LEES NEW ROAD	golf	859 yd
Mills Recreation Ground Barn Fold	grass pitches	919 yd
Glodwick Cricket Club WARREN LANE	grass pitches	956 yd
Bodymatters (Closed) High Street	health and fitness suite	993 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	34.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	28.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	46.89 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	46.89 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.44 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OL4 5NL