Windsor Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 1AD is located in the Medlock Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windsor Road, Oldham, OL8 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 1AH, OL8 1AA, OL8 1AP, OL8 4BU, OL8 1RG, OL8 4BL, OL8 1AE, OL8 4BY, OL8 1AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL8 1AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL8 1AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 34.9% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 56.1% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 48.4% | 55.5% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 27.1% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 OL8 1AD this area, 32.4% 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 32.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 15.9% | 8.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 17.4% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 13.5% | 4% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.3% 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 | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 71.1% | 70.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 68.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -75.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 57.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 57.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 9.3% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38% | 31.6% | -6.4% | 5.6% | 26.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 57.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 25.1% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.9% | 3.2% | -25.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.6% | 37.2% | -35.6% |
| Christian | 9% | 46.2% | -37.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 84.5% | 6.5% | 78.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hollinwood 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 -18.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Windsor Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-12-15 | £180,549 |
| 185 Windsor Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2022-02-25 | £265,710 |
| 187 Windsor Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-07-23 | £110,837 |
| 209 Windsor Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2015-12-07 | £237,083 |
| 183 Windsor Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2010-07-02 | £340,197 |
OL8 1AD 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 OL8 1AD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werneth Primary School Coppice Street , OL8 4BL | 2out of 4 | 145 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary Academy Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School St Thomas Street , Werneth OL8 1SE | 2out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Heron Street , OL8 4JD | 2out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Foundation 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 | 990 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham | Copster Hill Road | 527 yd | |
| Werneth Park Cafe Bar | Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre, Frederick Street | 603 yd | |
| Blbas Grill | 192 Ashton Road | 623 yd | |
| Friends Restaurant | 196 Ashton Road | 628 yd | |
| Kebabish House Oldham | 204-206 Ashton Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westend Bowling Club | West End Bowling Club, Selkirk Avenue | 386 yd | |
| Falconers Arms | 1 Falcons View | 648 yd | |
| West Indian Sports & Social Club | 13 Primrose Bank | 671 yd | |
| Famous King George | 257 Hollins Road | 724 yd | |
| Druid Arms | 264 Ashton Road | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Sweet Centre | 130 Ashton Road | 565 yd | |
| Krispy Gold Fish & Chips | 144 Ashton Road | 573 yd | |
| Freeze and Fire | 134 Ashton Road | 585 yd | |
| Charcoal Shawarma | 134 Ashton Road | 585 yd | |
| Shack 27 | 133 Lee Street | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools CHAMBER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 146 yd |
| Werneth Cricket Club Chamber Road | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| St Thomas' Primary School SCHOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 532 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Rc High School (Closed) Grange Avenue | 547 yd | |
| Merton Playing Fields Merton Avenue | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Fit Bodz Gym PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 697 yd | |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 754 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed) Windsor Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Copster Park NORTH GATE | tennis courts | 877 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.