St Thomas Street North, Oldham, OL8 1TY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL8 1TY is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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	49.8%	46.6%	-3.2%	51.0%	-4.4%
Male	50.2%	53.4%	3.2%	49.0%	4.4%

Partnership Status

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 1TY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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	28.3%	26.7%	-1.6%	37.9%	-11.2%
Married: Opposite sex	58.3%	63.2%	4.9%	44.2%	19.0%
Separated	3.4%	3.3%	-0.1%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	4.8%	3.1%	-1.7%	9.1%	-6.0%
Widowed	5.3%	3.6%	-1.7%	6.1%	-2.5%

Health

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	44.8%	49.7%	4.9%	48.4%	1.3%
Good health	33%	33.7%	0.7%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	14.5%	12.4%	-2.1%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	4.8%	4%	-0.8%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	2.9%	0.2%	-2.7%	1.2%	-1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 1TY this area, 35.7% 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 22%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.4%	35.7%	-2.7%	18.2%	17.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	15.2%	1.5%	9.6%	5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	11.4%	-1.2%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	5.3%	-3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	10.1%	0.6%	16.9%	-6.8%
Degree or Similar	14.6%	22%	7.4%	33.8%	-11.8%
Other	9.5%	3.9%	-5.6%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.6% 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	25.6%	19.6%	-6.0%	1.1%	18.5%
Chinese	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	4%	1.1%	-2.9%	3.1%	-2.0%
Pakistani	56.9%	62.5%	5.6%	2.7%	59.8%
Other Asian	8%	7.5%	-0.5%	1.6%	5.9%
Black African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.8%
Other Black	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.2%
White	3.4%	5.6%	2.2%	81.4%	-75.8%
Roma	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Other	0.4%	2%	1.6%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 58.9% 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	53.6%	58.9%	5.3%	83.2%	-24.3%
European Union	0.8%	2.7%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	43.7%	38.1%	-5.6%	5.6%	32.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	53.4%	58.9%	5.5%	83.2%	-24.3%
10+ Years	3.1%	29.3%	26.2%	9.8%	19.5%
5-10 Years	5.3%	4.5%	-0.8%	2.9%	1.6%
2-5 Years	6.5%	4.7%	-1.8%	2.2%	2.5%
Less than 2 years	31.7%	2.7%	-29.0%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.9%	76.7%	8.2%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Southern Asia	7.5%	1.2%	6.3%
No passport held	3.8%	13.5%	-9.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	2%	37.2%	-35.2%
Christian	2.2%	46.2%	-44.0%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Jewish	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Muslim	87.4%	6.5%	80.9%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is St Thomas Street North dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Thomas Street North was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Werneth 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 fallen by about -53.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in OL8 1TY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Thomas Street North are based on 30 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oldham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Thomas Street North, Oldham, OL8 1TY

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL8 1TY

Average Price
£103,747

Semi-Detached
£82,915

Terraced
£105,234

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Thomas Street North

Average Price
£131,270

Semi-Detached
£88,191

Terraced
£132,755

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Thomas Street North

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 St Thomas Street North, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£73,000	2020-05-05	£115,666
31 St Thomas Street North, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£73,000	2017-04-11	£132,241
28 St Thomas Street North, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£67,000	2017-01-16	£122,904
35 St Thomas Street North, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2013-12-20	£246,572
31 St Thomas Street North, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£60,000	2013-03-22	£128,272

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL8 1TY

Employment

OL8 1TY 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 1TY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Looking after home or family	66
Part-Time Employee	48
Self-Employed	41
Student (economically inactive)	39
Long-Term Sick or disabled	32
Other	32
Retired	28
Unemployed	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Transport and storage	16
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Information and communication	11
Financial and insurance activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Construction	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE	- not rated	3,801 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA	- not rated	4,513 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU	- not rated	5,004 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas CofE Primary School St Thomas Street , Werneth OL8 1SE	3out of 4	201 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas CofE Primary School St Thomas Street , Werneth OL8 1SE	- not rated	201 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Summervale Primary School Lee Street , OL8 1EF	- not rated	255 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School Lee Street , OL8 1EF	- not rated	345 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Lee Street , OL8 1EF	2out of 4	345 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP	- not rated	733 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE	- not rated	860 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED	- not rated	952 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY	- not rated	1,048 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ	3out of 4	1,548 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU	- not rated	547 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU	- not rated	547 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA	- not rated	880 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oldham Hulme Kindergarten Newport Street , OL8 1RE	- not rated	178 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ	- not rated	185 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR	- not rated	633 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX	- not rated	800 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hulme Grammar School for Girls Chamber Road , OL8 4BX	- not rated	800 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
247Hotel.com	Former Travelodge, Windsor Road	279 yd
MT Belly's	292 Manchester Street	293 yd
Babylon Night Shisha Lounge	Alexander House, Manchester Street	294 yd
Sweet Obsession	270a Manchester Street	297 yd
Old Mother Hubbards	270 Manchester Street	297 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
West Indian Sports & Social Club	13 Primrose Bank	614 yd
Westend Bowling Club	West End Bowling Club, Selkirk Avenue	752 yd
Banktop Tavern	Bank Top Tavern, King Square, King Street	765 yd
The George Tavern	42 George Street	866 yd
Royal Oak	172 Manchester Road	885 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Super Smash	Unit 10, Coppice Industrial Estate, Windsor Road	232 yd
Combo Kitchen	Unit 2, Plot 8, Bank Top Industrial Estate, Lee Street	247 yd
Shack 27	133 Lee Street	279 yd
Simply Fresh	272 Manchester Street	284 yd
Oldham Star Kebab and Pizza House	288 Manchester Street	291 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	60 Union Street		1,031 yd
Home Bargains	9-11 Market Place		1,049 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Thomas' Primary School SCHOOL STREET	artificial grass pitch	199 yd
Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed) Windsor Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	278 yd
Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South	health and fitness suite	510 yd
Werneth Cricket Club Chamber Road	grass pitches	518 yd
Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET	tennis courts	539 yd
Oldham Sixth Form College Sports Centre UNION STREET WEST	health and fitness suite, squash courts	551 yd
Fit Bodz Gym PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK	health and fitness suite	591 yd
Oldham Leisure Centre MIDDLETON ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	748 yd
Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools CHAMBER ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	770 yd
Oldham College ROCHDALE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	878 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	207.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.