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Wall Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 1XB is located in the Alexandra electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham East and Saddleworth. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Wall Street, Oldham, OL8 1XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OL8 1UT, OL8 1DB, OL8 1DD, OL8 1UL, OL8 1UP, OL8 1NJ, OL8 1HE, OL1 1BB, OL8 1HQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL8 1XB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.5%48.3%-0.2% 51.0% -2.7%
Male51.5%51.7%0.2% 49.0% 2.7%

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 area around OL8 1XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single31.5%45%13.5% 37.9% 7.1%
Married: Opposite sex48.4%42%-6.4% 44.2% -2.2%
Separated4.3%1.3%-3.0% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced9.8%6.3%-3.5% 9.1% -2.8%
Widowed6%5.5%-0.5% 6.1% -0.6%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health44.5%42.4%-2.1% 48.4% -6.0%
Good health29.6%37.8%8.2% 33.6% 4.2%
Fair health17.2%13.8%-3.4% 12.7% 1.1%
Bad health6.6%4.9%-1.7% 4.0% 0.9%
Very bad health2.2%1.2%-1.0% 1.2% 0.0%

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 1XB this area, 30.3% 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 19.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications51.1%30.3%-20.8% 18.2% 12.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13%12.6%-0.4% 9.6% 3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.4%13.9%2.5% 13.4% 0.5%
Apprenticeship1.1%7.1%6.0% 5.3% 1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6%12.6%6.6% 16.9% -4.3%
Degree or Similar10.9%19.7%8.8% 33.8% -14.1%
Other6.5%3.8%-2.7% 2.8% 1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi10.2%17.2%7.0% 1.1% 16.1%
Chinese0.4%0.3%-0.1% 0.7% -0.4%
Pakistani44.9%40.7%-4.2% 2.7% 38.0%
Other Asian2.6%3.2%0.6% 1.6% 1.6%
Black African1.5%2.9%1.4% 2.5% 0.4%
Black Caribbean1.5%0.3%-1.2% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black0%0.9%0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Mixed White and Asian2.2%0.6%-1.6% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and African0%1.2%1.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.5%0.9%-0.6% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other0.7%0.9%0.2% 0.8% 0.1%
White34.7%25%-9.7% 81.4% -56.4%
Other0%6.1%6.1% 1.6% 4.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 67.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.3%67.9%-4.4% 83.2% -15.3%
European Union1.5%6.9%5.4% 6.1% 0.8%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa1.1%1.7%0.6% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia25.2%22.8%-2.4% 5.6% 17.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.3% -1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK71.9%67.9%-4.0% 83.2% -15.3%
10+ Years3.6%16.8%13.2% 9.8% 7.0%
5-10 Years2.2%6.9%4.7% 2.9% 4.0%
2-5 Years3.3%4.3%1.0% 2.2% 2.1%
Less than 2 years19%4%-15.0% 1.9% 2.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.6% 76.7% -6.1%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Italy0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Other EU countries2% 1.5% 0.5%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Southern Asia7.2% 1.2% 6.0%
No passport held15% 13.5% 1.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion14.2% 37.2% -23.0%
Christian19.1% 46.2% -27.1%
Muslim63.5% 6.5% 57.0%
Not answered3.2% 6.0% -2.8%

Safety

Is Wall Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wall 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 fallen by about -45.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,200
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in OL8 1XB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wall Street are based on 4 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 Wall Street, Oldham, OL8 1XB

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL8 1XB

Average Price
£147,540
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£147,540
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wall Street

Average Price
£141,715
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£141,715
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wall Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4 Wall Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£95,0002007-11-02 £152,862
6 Wall Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£90,0002007-08-29 £150,777
4 Wall Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£51,3002004-09-30 £125,845
7 Wall Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£30,0002002-01-09 £137,375
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL8 1XB

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in OL8 1XB 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

Looking after home or family41
Full-Time Employee39
Student (economically inactive)27
Other26
Part-Time Employee26
Retired23
Long-Term Sick or disabled20
Self-Employed17
Unemployed13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Accommodation and food service activities10
Manufacturing9
Human health and social work activities9
Education8
Transport and storage7
Administrative and support service activities5
Other2
Construction2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Financial and insurance activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Thomas Street , Werneth OL8 1SE
2out of 4 606 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Broadfield Primary School
Goddard Street , OL8 1LH
3out of 4 614 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
Lee Street , OL8 1EF
3out of 4 643 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Greenhill Academy
Harmony Street , Glodwick OL4 1RR
4out of 4 684 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Werneth Primary School
Coppice Street , OL8 4BL
2out of 4 792 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Blue Coat CofE School
Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ
4out of 4 1,270 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hathershaw College
Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP
3out of 4 1,700 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Oldham
Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ
1out of 4 1,908 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE
- not rated 2,273 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College
Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY
3out of 4 2,766 yd Voluntary aided school No 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 419 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
The Oldham College
Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA
- not rated 861 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Future Finders Employability College
77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ
- not rated 331 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Springboard Project
2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN
- not rated 333 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Plum Street , OL8 1TJ
- not rated 921 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Hollinwood Academy
Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT
4out of 4 942 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Oldham Hulme Grammar School
Chamber Road , OL8 4BX
- not rated 1,032 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bounce Nation LtdUnit 2a, Alexandra Retail Park, 36 Park Road80 yd
SAWN - Coffee Mornings1 Eldon Precinct164 yd
Sanah's Restaurant25-27 Ashton Road219 yd
Starbucks Coffee CompanyUnit C1 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road221 yd
Oldham Greenhill Community Sports & Recreation Club LtdHavelock Street227 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
West Indian Sports & Social Club13 Primrose Bank278 yd
Oldham Deaf Social Club161-165 Park Road313 yd
Cob and Coal TapStall 12-15, Tommyfield Indoor Market, Albion Street450 yd
Buck & Union36 Union Street458 yd
Ashton Arms28-30 Clegg Street591 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Khyber Kebabs172 Crossbank Street248 yd
Orlando Fried Chicken18 Union Street453 yd
Hungry Adam6-8 Union Street459 yd
Steak Shake Smash Burger43 Union Street490 yd
Lebanese Shawarma17 Union Street491 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Home BargainsUnit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road340 yd
Sainsbury's60 Union Street429 yd
Home Bargains9-11 Market Place737 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fit Bodz Gym
PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK
health and fitness suite299 yd
Oldham Deaf Social Club
PARK ROAD
313 yd
Pure Gym (Oldham)
Unit A3 Unit A3 Park Road
health and fitness suite337 yd
Greenhill Academy
HARMONY STREET
artificial grass pitch437 yd
Oldham Sixth Form College Sports Centre
UNION STREET WEST
health and fitness suite, squash courts523 yd
Alexandra Park
ALAEXANDRA PARK ALAEXANDRA PARK KINGS ROAD
tennis courts665 yd
St Thomas' Primary School
SCHOOL STREET
artificial grass pitch701 yd
Werneth Cricket Club
Chamber Road
grass pitches709 yd
Al'Z Gym
23-25 23-25 BOW STREET
health and fitness suite769 yd
Oldham Leisure Centre
MIDDLETON ROAD
health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool773 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 80.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 80.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 80.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

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