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Glendale Court is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 1XT is located in the Alexandra electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham East and Saddleworth. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.

StreetScan combines information about Glendale Court, Oldham, OL8 1XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OL8 1LR, OL8 1LJ, OL8 1LT, OL8 1LX, OL8 1XP, OL8 1XW, OL8 1LS, OL8 1XN, OL8 1LL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL8 1XT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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)
Female48.3%49.8%1.5% 51.0% -1.2%
Male51.7%50.2%-1.5% 49.0% 1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single33.9%33.3%-0.6% 37.9% -4.6%
Married: Opposite sex33.6%50.1%16.5% 44.2% 5.9%
Married: Same sex0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.2%0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Separated4.3%3.7%-0.6% 2.2% 1.5%
Divorced11.9%8.7%-3.2% 9.1% -0.4%
Widowed15.9%4%-11.9% 6.1% -2.1%

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 health33.9%48.4%14.5% 48.4% 0.0%
Good health33%27.8%-5.2% 33.6% -5.8%
Fair health19.5%16%-3.5% 12.7% 3.3%
Bad health9.2%5.7%-3.5% 4.0% 1.7%
Very bad health4.3%2%-2.3% 1.2% 0.8%

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 1XT this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications43.3%29.3%-14.0% 18.2% 11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.1%12.2%-1.9% 9.6% 2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.9%12.7%0.8% 13.4% -0.7%
Apprenticeship2.9%5.5%2.6% 5.3% 0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.6%13.4%5.8% 16.9% -3.5%
Degree or Similar10.8%23.3%12.5% 33.8% -10.5%
Other9.4%3.7%-5.7% 2.8% 0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.9% 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)
Bangladeshi4%7%3.0% 1.1% 5.9%
Indian2.6%0.7%-1.9% 3.1% -2.4%
Pakistani22.4%58.3%35.9% 2.7% 55.6%
Other Asian0%2.2%2.2% 1.6% 0.6%
Black African0.6%1.3%0.7% 2.5% -1.2%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.3%0.2%-2.1% 0.8% -0.6%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean2%0.2%-1.8% 0.9% -0.7%
Mixed Other0.9%0.9%0.0% 0.8% 0.1%
White64.1%20.9%-43.2% 81.4% -60.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.2%0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Roma0%1.7%1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Arab0%0.4%0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Other0.3%5%4.7% 1.6% 3.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 64.8% 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 Kingdom73%64.8%-8.2% 83.2% -18.4%
European Union10.6%11.4%0.8% 6.1% 5.3%
Rest of Europe0.9%0.7%-0.2% 0.8% -0.1%
Africa0.9%1.7%0.8% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia14.4%21.2%6.8% 5.6% 15.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.2%-0.1% 1.3% -1.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK71.6%64.6%-7.0% 83.2% -18.6%
10+ Years4.9%18.6%13.7% 9.8% 8.8%
5-10 Years6.9%6.4%-0.5% 2.9% 3.5%
2-5 Years4.3%5.9%1.6% 2.2% 3.7%
Less than 2 years12.4%4.4%-8.0% 1.9% 2.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.7% 76.7% -5.0%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Italy3.1% 0.6% 2.5%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Spain1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Poland0.7% 1.3% -0.6%
Romania2.9% 0.9% 2.0%
Other EU countries2.6% 1.5% 1.1%
Other Europe0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia4.6% 1.2% 3.4%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held10.5% 13.5% -3.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion6.6% 37.2% -30.6%
Christian19.3% 46.2% -26.9%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim70.5% 6.5% 64.0%
Sikh0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Not answered2.6% 6.0% -3.4%

Safety

Is Glendale Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glendale Court 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.



🔎 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 1XT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Glendale Court are based on 12 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 Glendale Court, Oldham, OL8 1XT

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL8 1XT

Average Price
£162,861
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£162,861
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Glendale Court

Average Price
£181,510
Semi-Detached
£188,404
Terraced
£180,131
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Glendale CourtStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 Glendale Court, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£74,9502015-02-05 £148,749
4 Glendale Court, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£85,0002014-12-17 £169,854
3 Glendale Court, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£77,4002014-05-07 £152,829
5 Glendale Court, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002008-06-20 £178,374
8 Glendale Court, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£80,0002007-03-23 £146,983
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL8 1XT

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in OL8 1XT 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

Student (economically inactive)72
Other63
Full-Time Employee61
Retired55
Looking after home or family40
Part-Time Employee38
Self-Employed29
Long-Term Sick or disabled23
Unemployed15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6

Employment Industry

Manufacturing24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles22
Human health and social work activities10
Education10
Accommodation and food service activities7
Construction6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Other5
Administrative and support service activities5
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Transport and storage4
Financial and insurance activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Information and communication1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wilshaw Nursery School
Store Street , OL7 9QA
- not rated 3,746 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moorclose Nursery School
Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE
- not rated 5,040 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whiteacre Nursery School
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
- not rated 5,088 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Broadfield Primary School
Goddard Street , OL8 1LH
- not rated 202 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Broadfield Primary School
Goddard Street , OL8 1LH
3out of 4 202 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Alexandra Park Junior School
Brook Lane , OL8 2BE
2out of 4 695 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Alexandra Park Junior School
Brook Lane , OL8 2BE
- not rated 695 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Coppice Junior School
Kennedy Street , Coppice OL8 1BD
- not rated 704 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,140 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hathershaw College
Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP
3out of 4 1,140 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School
Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED
- not rated 1,447 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC
MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE
- not rated 1,497 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP
- not rated 1,523 yd Free schools 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 1,094 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College
Union Street West , OL8 1XU
- not rated 1,094 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Oldham College
Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA
- not rated 1,544 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 5,388 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 5,388 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sapience Girls Academy
319 Waterloo Street , Glodwick OL4 1ER
- not rated 953 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Iqra High School
319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ
- not rated 959 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Springboard Project
2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN
3out of 4 963 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Future Finders Employability College
77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ
- not rated 992 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hulme Grammar School
Chamber Road , OL8 4BX
- not rated 1,016 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
Blbas Grill192 Ashton Road349 yd
Friends Restaurant196 Ashton Road353 yd
Kebabish House Oldham204-206 Ashton Road365 yd
Oldham Greenhill Community Sports & Recreation Club LtdHavelock Street394 yd
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir OldhamCopster Hill Road402 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Druid Arms264 Ashton Road455 yd
Oldham Deaf Social Club161-165 Park Road550 yd
West Indian Sports & Social Club13 Primrose Bank676 yd
Honeywell ArmsHoneywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road931 yd
Falconers Arms1 Falcons View1,002 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Freeze and Fire134 Ashton Road347 yd
Charcoal Shawarma134 Ashton Road347 yd
Krispy Gold Fish & Chips144 Ashton Road356 yd
A1 Sweet Centre130 Ashton Road367 yd
Di Lan's236 Ashton Road395 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Home BargainsUnit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road739 yd
TescoTesco, 385 Ashton Road744 yd
Sainsbury's60 Union Street986 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Alexandra Park
ALAEXANDRA PARK ALAEXANDRA PARK KINGS ROAD
tennis courts378 yd
The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed)
Ashton Road
405 yd
Oldham Deaf Social Club
PARK ROAD
548 yd
Honeywell Lane Methodist Church
HONEYWELL LANE
548 yd
Greenhill Academy
HARMONY STREET
artificial grass pitch661 yd
Fit Bodz Gym
PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK
health and fitness suite695 yd
Alexandra Park Junior School
BROOK LANE
grass pitches696 yd
Pure Gym (Oldham)
Unit A3 Unit A3 Park Road
health and fitness suite741 yd
Tate Street
Tate Street
grass pitches811 yd
Snipe Clough
ASHVILLE COURT
grass pitches815 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 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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed40 Mbit/s
Average download speed52.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed8.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed8.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed10 Mbit/s

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