Charleston Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 1PS 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 Charleston Street, Oldham, OL8 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 1BF, OL8 1PP, OL8 1PF, OL8 1PE, OL8 1NN, OL8 1PL, OL8 2AA, OL8 1QP, OL8 1PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL8 1PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.8% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.2% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.1% | 39.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 50.7% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 47.8% | 56.4% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 1PS this area, 35.2% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 35.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 10.7% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 19% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 13.3% | 3.3% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.3% 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 | 7.6% | 5.8% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 41.6% | 65.3% | 23.7% | 2.7% | 62.6% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 2.2% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 35.7% | 15.3% | -20.4% | 81.4% | -66.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 75.3% | 67.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.5% | 22% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 67.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 15.7% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 4.4% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.9% | 37.2% | -30.3% |
| Christian | 14% | 46.2% | -32.2% |
| Muslim | 76.9% | 6.5% | 70.4% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charleston 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Working Mens Club Charleston Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-03-31 | £347,022 |
| Phoenix Working Mens Club Charleston Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2013-11-11 | £365,950 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL8 1PS 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 | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 66 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Other | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 3,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 4,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 5,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | - not rated | 396 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitton Hill Junior School Keswick Avenue , Fitton Hill OL8 2LD | - not rated | 672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary Academy Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary School Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hathershaw College of Technology & Sport Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | - not rated | 720 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,375 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,088 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Grammar School for Girls Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sapience Girls Academy 319 Waterloo Street , Glodwick OL4 1ER | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzy Bee Cafe | The Honeywell Centre, Hadfield Street | 152 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 332 Ashton Road | 191 yd | |
| Loz's Cafe | 348 Ashton Road | 242 yd | |
| Kebabish House Oldham | 204-206 Ashton Road | 249 yd | |
| Friends Restaurant | 196 Ashton Road | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druid Arms | 264 Ashton Road | 103 yd | |
| Honeywell Arms | Honeywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road | 519 yd | |
| Falconers Arms | 1 Falcons View | 652 yd | |
| Famous King George | 257 Hollins Road | 799 yd | |
| West Indian Sports & Social Club | 13 Primrose Bank | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesters Oldham | 270 Ashton Road | 98 yd | |
| Plus Pizza Oldham Ltd | 256 Ashton Road | 120 yd | |
| The Hangry Box | 252 Ashton Road | 127 yd | |
| Nelly's Fish and Chip Shop | 363 Ashton Road | 159 yd | |
| Naeema Indian Takeaway | 238 Ashton Road | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 326 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Lane Methodist Church HONEYWELL LANE | 159 yd | |
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 159 yd | |
| The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Alexandra Park ALAEXANDRA PARK ALAEXANDRA PARK KINGS ROAD | tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Copster Park NORTH GATE | tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Werneth Cricket Club Chamber Road | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Snipe Clough ASHVILLE COURT | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools CHAMBER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Fit Bodz Gym PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK | health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Alexandra Park Junior School BROOK LANE | grass pitches | 951 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.