Blunn Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 1PH 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 Blunn Street, Oldham, OL8 1PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 1PG, OL8 1PA, OL8 1PW, OL8 1PE, OL8 1PN, OL8 1PQ, OL8 1LY, OL8 1PL, OL8 1PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL8 1PH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% 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 | 51.7% | 56.1% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 43.9% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 31.4% | 40.7% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 50% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 1% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 57.7% | 14.7% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 29.9% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1PH this area, 29.2% 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 29.2% | -16.4% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 21.4% | 11.1% | 13.4% | 8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.4% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 20.3% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 11.9% | 3.6% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.3% 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 | 7.5% | 2.5% | -5.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 56.8% | 59.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 56.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 25.5% | 18.3% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -63.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 61.2% | 70.4% | 9.2% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 10.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.3% | 17.3% | -13.0% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.2% | 70.4% | 10.2% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 18.7% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 1.8% | -8.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 2.1% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.5% | 37.2% | -28.7% |
| Christian | 21.1% | 46.2% | -25.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 66.5% | 6.5% | 60.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blunn Street 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 stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Blunn Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £11,000 | 1999-01-07 | £58,684 |
OL8 1PH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OL8 1PH 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 1PH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Other | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary Academy Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Junior School Brook Lane , OL8 2BE | 2out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth Primary School Coppice Street , OL8 4BL | 2out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Academy Harmony Street , Glodwick OL4 1RR | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 3,179 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 | 1,239 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,221 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish House Oldham | 204-206 Ashton Road | 276 yd | |
| Friends Restaurant | 196 Ashton Road | 293 yd | |
| Blbas Grill | 192 Ashton Road | 302 yd | |
| Buzy Bee Cafe | The Honeywell Centre, Hadfield Street | 308 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 332 Ashton Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druid Arms | 264 Ashton Road | 232 yd | |
| Honeywell Arms | Honeywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road | 645 yd | |
| Falconers Arms | 1 Falcons View | 802 yd | |
| Oldham Deaf Social Club | 161-165 Park Road | 836 yd | |
| West Indian Sports & Social Club | 13 Primrose Bank | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plus Pizza Oldham Ltd | 256 Ashton Road | 230 yd | |
| The Hangry Box | 252 Ashton Road | 230 yd | |
| Naeema Indian Takeaway | 238 Ashton Road | 236 yd | |
| Di Lan's | 236 Ashton Road | 237 yd | |
| Chesters Oldham | 270 Ashton Road | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 461 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 235 yd | |
| Honeywell Lane Methodist Church HONEYWELL LANE | 263 yd | |
| Alexandra Park ALAEXANDRA PARK ALAEXANDRA PARK KINGS ROAD | tennis courts | 602 yd |
| Snipe Clough ASHVILLE COURT | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Alexandra Park Junior School BROOK LANE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Oldham Deaf Social Club PARK ROAD | 834 yd | |
| The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Tate Street Tate Street | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Fit Bodz Gym PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Werneth Cricket Club Chamber Road | grass pitches | 892 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.