Windsor Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 1RG 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 Windsor Road, Oldham, OL8 1RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 4BL, OL8 1AA, OL8 1RF, OL8 1RR, OL8 1AD, OL8 4BZ, OL8 1AH, OL8 4BU, OL8 1RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL8 1RG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 1RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 31% | 34.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 56.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -7.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 50.7% | 47.2% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 34.1% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 14.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 1RG this area, 29.8% 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 | 34.7% | 29.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 14% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 27.5% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 11.9% | 2.3% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 1.1% 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% | 10.9% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 9.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 74.8% | 71.4% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 68.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -80.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 61.6% | 65.2% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.2% | 33% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 27.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 65.1% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 29.5% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.2% | 1.5% | -27.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 0.7% | 46.2% | -45.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 93.9% | 6.5% | 87.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Windsor Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2013-05-03 | £326,749 |
| 186 Windsor Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2010-07-13 | £701,279 |
| 151 Windsor Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2010-05-14 | £431,380 |
| 141 Windsor Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2009-12-22 | £395,235 |
| 147 Windsor Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2009-03-02 | £357,345 |
OL8 1RG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OL8 1RG 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werneth Primary School Coppice Street , OL8 4BL | 2out of 4 | 134 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary Academy Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School St Thomas Street , Werneth OL8 1SE | 2out of 4 | 393 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School Lee Street , OL8 1EF | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 908 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 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,658 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 | 900 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,321 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 | 338 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Werneth Park Cafe Bar | Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre, Frederick Street | 481 yd | |
| Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham | Copster Hill Road | 605 yd | |
| Aromas | 4-6 Primrose Bank | 660 yd | |
| Sanah's Restaurant | 25-27 Ashton Road | 680 yd | |
| Sumosushi Bar | Unit 4, Thornton House, Crossbank Street | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westend Bowling Club | West End Bowling Club, Selkirk Avenue | 375 yd | |
| West Indian Sports & Social Club | 13 Primrose Bank | 628 yd | |
| Falconers Arms | 1 Falcons View | 801 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 172 Manchester Road | 803 yd | |
| Famous King George | 257 Hollins Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shack 27 | 133 Lee Street | 554 yd | |
| Super Smash | Unit 10, Coppice Industrial Estate, Windsor Road | 599 yd | |
| A1 Sweet Centre | 130 Ashton Road | 636 yd | |
| Krispy Gold Fish & Chips | 144 Ashton Road | 651 yd | |
| Freeze and Fire | 134 Ashton Road | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Werneth Cricket Club Chamber Road | grass pitches | 193 yd |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools CHAMBER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 257 yd |
| St Thomas' Primary School SCHOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 400 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Rc High School (Closed) Grange Avenue | 568 yd | |
| Fit Bodz Gym PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 628 yd |
| Merton Playing Fields Merton Avenue | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed) Windsor Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 817 yd | |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Sports Centre UNION STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 890 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 227.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.