Wildmoor Avenue is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL4 5NX 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 Wildmoor Avenue, Oldham, OL4 5NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL4 5QF, OL4 5PB, OL4 5NR, OL4 5NP, OL4 5QD, OL4 5QE, OL4 5NU, OL4 5NS, OL4 5NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL4 5NX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.7% of the population 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 | 54.9% | 59.7% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 8.7% |
| Male | 45.1% | 40.3% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -8.7% |
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 5NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 42.2% | 52.2% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 25.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 4.5% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 34% | 44.1% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 29.7% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 19% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 4.6% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 5NX this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.1% | 28.9% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 9.4% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 4% | 23.3% | 19.3% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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 | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.6% | 71.3% | -21.3% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 95.9% | 85.9% | -10.0% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 86.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 36.7% | 13.5% | 23.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wildmoor 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 risen by about 3.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Wildmoor Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-08-19 | £130,228 |
| 60 Wildmoor Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-04-10 | £136,420 |
| 61 Wildmoor Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2023-03-14 | £172,417 |
| 60 Wildmoor Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2019-07-22 | £177,459 |
| 58 Wildmoor Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2019-04-26 | £125,508 |
OL4 5NX 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 student residents living in OL4 5NX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 32 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hugh's CofE Primary School Wildmoor Avenue , Holts OL4 5NZ | 2out of 4 | 239 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alt Academy Alt Lane , OL8 2EL | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Thomas Street , Lees OL4 5AT | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy Roundthorn Road , OL4 5LN | 4out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes CofE Primary School Knolls Lane , Lees OL4 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,077 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 | 777 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterhead Academy Huddersfield Road , OL4 3NY | 2out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,989 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 | 3,253 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,607 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,950 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roc n Rolls Cafe | 16 Near Birches Parade | 219 yd | |
| Village Tea Room | 9 St Thomas Parade, Thomas Street | 654 yd | |
| Cafe Alt | 50-54 Alt Tenants And Residents Association, Cherry Avenue | 932 yd | |
| Ruger Co Work & Coffee | Unit 2, The Greaves Building, Hartshead Street | 994 yd | |
| Chapter One Coffee Bar | 92 High Street | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Golf Club | Oldham Golf Club, Lees New Road | 359 yd | |
| SDC Trading Ltd | St Edwards Rc Presbytery, Spring Lane | 891 yd | |
| Manor Inn | Manor Inn, 358 Abbey Hills Road | 940 yd | |
| British Legion | 1 Princess Street | 958 yd | |
| The Hawthorn Inn | 365 Roundthorn Road | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh my Cod! | 24 Near Birches Parade | 191 yd | |
| Flavaz | 317 Abbey Hills Road | 868 yd | |
| Kingdo House | 311 Abbey Hills Road | 883 yd | |
| The Village Pantry | 1a Stamford Street | 957 yd | |
| Lees Tandoori Takeaway | 54 High Street | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham Golf Club LEES NEW ROAD | golf | 410 yd |
| Mills Recreation Ground Barn Fold | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Waterhead Academy (Roxbury Campus) (Closed) Roxbury Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Bodymatters (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Zion Methodist Church ZION METHODIST CHURCH ZION METHODIST CHURCH CHAPEL STREET | 1,022 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.