Tay Close is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 1HS is located in the Werneth 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 Tay Close, Oldham, OL8 1HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 1HW, OL8 1HZ, OL8 1HR, OL8 1JA, OL8 1HL, OL8 1BE, OL8 1JE, OL8 1RU, OL8 1EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL8 1HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 53.4% | 53.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 30.6% | 39.7% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 47% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4% | -4.8% | 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 | 39.6% | 48.4% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32.1% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 1HS this area, 38.7% 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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.2% | 38.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 20.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 6.9% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 16.5% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 15.3% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 9.6% | 6.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6% 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 | 35.9% | 49.5% | 13.6% | 1.1% | 48.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 37.8% | 34.4% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 31.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 17.5% | 6% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -75.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 61.9% | 60.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.5% | 33.3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 27.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 60.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 28.7% | 27.0% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 2.2% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 3% | -21.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2% | 37.2% | -35.2% |
| Christian | 7.3% | 46.2% | -38.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 82.1% | 6.5% | 75.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tay Close was 2.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1094.4% higher than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tay Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 10 local areas in Alexandra and the 11th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Oldham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -98.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Tay Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2002-11-15 | £107,511 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL8 1HS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas CofE Primary School St Thomas Street , Werneth OL8 1SE | 2out of 4 | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth Primary School Coppice Street , OL8 4BL | 2out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary Academy Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School Lee Street , OL8 1EF | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Free schools | 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 | 507 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 590 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 654 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 703 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 967 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromas | 4-6 Primrose Bank | 209 yd | |
| Sumosushi Bar | Unit 4, Thornton House, Crossbank Street | 231 yd | |
| Sanah's Restaurant | 25-27 Ashton Road | 239 yd | |
| SAWN - Coffee Mornings | 1 Eldon Precinct | 313 yd | |
| Oldham Greenhill Community Sports & Recreation Club Ltd | Havelock Street | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indian Sports & Social Club | 13 Primrose Bank | 176 yd | |
| Oldham Deaf Social Club | 161-165 Park Road | 740 yd | |
| Cob and Coal Tap | Stall 12-15, Tommyfield Indoor Market, Albion Street | 746 yd | |
| Banktop Tavern | Bank Top Tavern, King Square, King Street | 748 yd | |
| Buck & Union | 36 Union Street | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khyber Kebabs | 172 Crossbank Street | 233 yd | |
| Shack 27 | 133 Lee Street | 306 yd | |
| A1 Sweet Centre | 130 Ashton Road | 440 yd | |
| Krispy Gold Fish & Chips | 144 Ashton Road | 471 yd | |
| Freeze and Fire | 134 Ashton Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 789 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street | 796 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 9-11 Market Place | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit Bodz Gym PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK | health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| Werneth Cricket Club Chamber Road | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| St Thomas' Primary School SCHOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 317 yd |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Sports Centre UNION STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 538 yd |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools CHAMBER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Oldham Deaf Social Club PARK ROAD | 739 yd | |
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 750 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Oldham) Unit A3 Unit A3 Park Road | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed) Windsor Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 yd |
| Oldham Leisure Centre MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 845 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.