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Thatcher Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 2JX is located in the Alexandra electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham East and Saddleworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Thatcher Street, Oldham, OL8 2JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OL8 2LD, OL8 2JT, OL8 2JU, OL8 2JZ, OL8 2JY, OL8 2LB, OL8 2LA, OL8 2JR, OL8 2JS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL8 2JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.6%52.8%0.2% 51.0% 1.8%
Male47.4%47.2%-0.2% 49.0% -1.8%

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 2JX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34.4%39.4%5.0% 37.9% 1.5%
Married: Opposite sex46.6%51.7%5.1% 44.2% 7.5%
Married: Same sex0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated3.8%1.5%-2.3% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced8%4.8%-3.2% 9.1% -4.3%
Widowed6.5%2.6%-3.9% 6.1% -3.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health44.5%51.5%7.0% 48.4% 3.1%
Good health29.1%32.8%3.7% 33.6% -0.8%
Fair health18%12%-6.0% 12.7% -0.7%
Bad health6.7%2.9%-3.8% 4.0% -1.1%
Very bad health1.7%0.7%-1.0% 1.2% -0.5%

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 2JX this area, 30% 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 22.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications34%30%-4.0% 18.2% 11.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.8%12.6%-4.2% 9.6% 3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.3%15.2%-3.1% 13.4% 1.8%
Apprenticeship1.1%3%1.9% 5.3% -2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.5%13.3%1.8% 16.9% -3.6%
Degree or Similar12.2%22.6%10.4% 33.8% -11.2%
Other6.1%3.3%-2.8% 2.8% 0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.4% 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)
Bangladeshi3.2%4.2%1.0% 1.1% 3.1%
Chinese0.6%0.2%-0.4% 0.7% -0.5%
Indian2.3%0%-2.3% 3.1% -3.1%
Pakistani10.8%37.5%26.7% 2.7% 34.8%
Other Asian0%1.7%1.7% 1.6% 0.1%
Black African4.7%1.7%-3.0% 2.5% -0.8%
Black Caribbean0%0.5%0.5% 1.0% -0.5%
Other Black0%0.5%0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%0.5%-0.1% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0%1%1.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.5%0.5%-1.0% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other0%1.2%1.2% 0.8% 0.4%
White76.2%43.4%-32.8% 81.4% -38.0%
Roma0%2.5%2.5% 0.2% 2.3%
Arab0%1%1.0% 0.6% 0.4%
Other0.3%3.7%3.4% 1.6% 2.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65.8% 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 Kingdom81.1%65.8%-15.3% 83.2% -17.4%
European Union6.4%16%9.6% 6.1% 9.9%
Rest of Europe0%1.5%1.5% 0.8% 0.7%
Africa3.8%2%-1.8% 2.7% -0.7%
Middle East and Asia8.7%14%5.3% 5.6% 8.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 1.3% -0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK80.8%65.8%-15.0% 83.2% -17.4%
10+ Years4.7%11.3%6.6% 9.8% 1.5%
5-10 Years5.5%7.4%1.9% 2.9% 4.5%
2-5 Years3.5%8.8%5.3% 2.2% 6.6%
Less than 2 years5.5%6.6%1.1% 1.9% 4.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom57.8% 76.7% -18.9%
Italy2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
Spain0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Romania11% 0.9% 10.1%
Other EU countries5.1% 1.5% 3.6%
Central and Western Africa1% 0.3% 0.7%
Middle East0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Southern Asia6.1% 1.2% 4.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held14.7% 13.5% 1.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion16.9% 37.2% -20.3%
Christian34.1% 46.2% -12.1%
Jewish0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim45.8% 6.5% 39.3%
Not answered2.9% 6.0% -3.1%

Safety

Is Thatcher Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thatcher 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 -40.3%.



🔎 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 2JX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thatcher Street are based on 39 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 Thatcher Street, Oldham, OL8 2JX

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL8 2JX

Average Price
£123,072
Semi-Detached
£93,220
Terraced
£124,937
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thatcher Street

Average Price
£136,266
Semi-Detached
£99,153
Terraced
£138,473
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£91,725

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thatcher Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
25 Thatcher Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002025-01-31 £105,344
7 Thatcher Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£172,5002023-11-10 £198,631
29 Thatcher Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£87,5002022-01-12 £109,422
29 Thatcher Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£91,0002022-01-12 £113,799
5 Thatcher Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£81,0002021-06-11 £107,415
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL8 2JX

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee74
Part-Time Employee42
Looking after home or family40
Self-Employed26
Student (economically inactive)23
Retired22
Other16
Unemployed15
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Human health and social work activities16
Accommodation and food service activities13
Education11
Other8
Transport and storage7
Administrative and support service activities7
Construction5
Real estate activities5
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Financial and insurance activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
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 3,298 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whiteacre Nursery School
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
- not rated 4,550 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hollins Nursery School
Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP
- not rated 5,198 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fitton Hill Junior School
Keswick Avenue , Fitton Hill OL8 2LD
- not rated 114 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Fitton Hill Infant and Nursery School
South Croft , OL8 2LQ
- not rated 514 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Alexandra Park Junior School
Brook Lane , OL8 2BE
2out of 4 549 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Alexandra Park Junior School
Brook Lane , OL8 2BE
- not rated 549 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Medlock Valley Primary School
Deanshut Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2PN
3out of 4 696 yd Academy sponsor led Yes 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 977 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hathershaw College
Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP
3out of 4 977 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE
3out of 4 1,628 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Breeze Hill School
Roxbury Avenue , Salem OL4 5JE
- not rated 1,628 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School
Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED
- not rated 1,869 yd Voluntary aided school 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 1,729 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College
Union Street West , OL8 1XU
- not rated 1,729 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Oldham College
Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA
- not rated 2,163 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 4,799 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 4,799 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 965 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Iqra High School
319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ
- not rated 983 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Park Dean Community Special School
St Martin's Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2PZ
- not rated 1,073 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Marland Fold Community Special School
Rosary Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2RP
- not rated 1,154 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lawrence House
The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ
- not rated 1,333 yd Other independent school No Boys 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
Buttylicious332 Ashton Road695 yd
Loz's Cafe348 Ashton Road696 yd
Buzy Bee CafeThe Honeywell Centre, Hadfield Street731 yd
Atalian Servest (Staff Canteen)Park Cake Limited, Ashton Road756 yd
Kebabish House Oldham204-206 Ashton Road795 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Druid Arms264 Ashton Road705 yd
Honeywell ArmsHoneywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road767 yd
The AceThe Ace Of Spades, Fircroft Road988 yd
Oldham Deaf Social Club161-165 Park Road1,069 yd
Manor InnManor Inn, 358 Abbey Hills Road1,085 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Golden Phoenix2 Woodstock Green, The Green397 yd
Green Chilli3 Woodstock Green, The Green399 yd
Stacey's Caf4 Woodstock Green, The Green402 yd
Moa Choice African Kitchen4 Urmson Street651 yd
Rice and P's4 Urmson Street651 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco, 385 Ashton Road687 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Snipe Clough
ASHVILLE COURT
grass pitches275 yd
Honeywell Lane Methodist Church
HONEYWELL LANE
540 yd
Tate Street
Tate Street
grass pitches549 yd
Alexandra Park Junior School
BROOK LANE
grass pitches553 yd
Glodwick Cricket Club
WARREN LANE
grass pitches658 yd
Alexandra Park
ALAEXANDRA PARK ALAEXANDRA PARK KINGS ROAD
tennis courts666 yd
The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed)
Ashton Road
741 yd
St Martin'S Cofe Junior Infant And Nursery School
ST. MARTINS ROAD
artificial grass pitch951 yd
The Hathershaw College
BELLFIELD AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite966 yd
St Marks Parish Hall
Glodwick Rd
993 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 speed66.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed89.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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