Pickworth Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 1RJ 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 2012-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pickworth Street, Oldham, OL8 1RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 1QF, OL8 1QG, OL8 1QU, OL8 1RA, OL8 1BS, OL8 1QS, OL8 1BT, OL8 1QD, OL8 1QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL8 1RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 32.3% | 34.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 43.8% | 9.6% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 9.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 12% | 5.8% | -6.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 34.2% | 51.4% | 17.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 30.5% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 12.1% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1RJ this area, 33.6% 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 | 37.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 11.1% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 23% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 13.3% | 3.5% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.3% 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 | 0% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 11.8% | 5.4% | -6.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 19.3% | 29.5% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 26.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 9% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 59.4% | 31.3% | -28.1% | 81.4% | -50.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 65.2% | 54.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 20.2% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 17.8% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 12.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 53.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 15% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 10.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 10.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 10.2% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 76.7% | -23.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 9% | 0.9% | 8.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.5% | 37.2% | -28.7% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 42.6% | 6.5% | 36.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pickworth Street was 2.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4066.7% higher than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Pickworth Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 6 local areas in Alexandra and the 17th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Oldham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Pickworth Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2012-09-28 | £363,389 |
| 2 Pickworth Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £180,000 | 2012-09-26 | £364,813 |
| 4 Pickworth Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £170,000 | 2012-09-26 | £344,545 |
OL8 1RJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in OL8 1RJ 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 | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 3,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 4,957 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 | 344 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary Academy Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary School Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Infant and Nursery School Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | - not rated | 457 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 | 855 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED | - not rated | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 1,590 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 | 1,170 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,335 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,335 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 | 570 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Grammar School for Girls Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Kindergarten Newport Street , OL8 1RE | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 139 yd | |
| Friends Restaurant | 196 Ashton Road | 152 yd | |
| Blbas Grill | 192 Ashton Road | 158 yd | |
| Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham | Copster Hill Road | 249 yd | |
| Buzy Bee Cafe | The Honeywell Centre, Hadfield Street | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druid Arms | 264 Ashton Road | 211 yd | |
| Falconers Arms | 1 Falcons View | 517 yd | |
| Famous King George | 257 Hollins Road | 666 yd | |
| Honeywell Arms | Honeywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road | 704 yd | |
| West Indian Sports & Social Club | 13 Primrose Bank | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Lan's | 236 Ashton Road | 153 yd | |
| Naeema Indian Takeaway | 238 Ashton Road | 154 yd | |
| The Hangry Box | 252 Ashton Road | 182 yd | |
| Plus Pizza Oldham Ltd | 256 Ashton Road | 189 yd | |
| Chesters Oldham | 270 Ashton Road | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 158 yd | |
| Honeywell Lane Methodist Church HONEYWELL LANE | 443 yd | |
| Werneth Cricket Club Chamber Road | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools CHAMBER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Fit Bodz Gym PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Copster Park NORTH GATE | tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Merton Playing Fields Merton Avenue | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Alexandra Park ALAEXANDRA PARK ALAEXANDRA PARK KINGS ROAD | tennis courts | 881 yd |
| St Thomas' Primary School SCHOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 895 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.