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.
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 52.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 39.4% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 51.7% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 44.5% | 51.5% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32.8% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 18% | 12% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 2.9% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 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 Levels | 18.3% | 15.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 22.6% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.8% | 37.5% | 26.7% | 2.7% | 34.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 76.2% | 43.4% | -32.8% | 81.4% | -38.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 81.1% | 65.8% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 16% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 14% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 65.8% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 11.3% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.9% | 37.2% | -20.3% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 45.8% | 6.5% | 39.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Thatcher Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-01-31 | £105,344 |
| 7 Thatcher Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2023-11-10 | £198,631 |
| 29 Thatcher Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2022-01-12 | £109,422 |
| 29 Thatcher Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2022-01-12 | £113,799 |
| 5 Thatcher Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2021-06-11 | £107,415 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttylicious | 332 Ashton Road | 695 yd | |
| Loz's Cafe | 348 Ashton Road | 696 yd | |
| Buzy Bee Cafe | The Honeywell Centre, Hadfield Street | 731 yd | |
| Atalian Servest (Staff Canteen) | Park Cake Limited, Ashton Road | 756 yd | |
| Kebabish House Oldham | 204-206 Ashton Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druid Arms | 264 Ashton Road | 705 yd | |
| Honeywell Arms | Honeywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road | 767 yd | |
| The Ace | The Ace Of Spades, Fircroft Road | 988 yd | |
| Oldham Deaf Social Club | 161-165 Park Road | 1,069 yd | |
| Manor Inn | Manor Inn, 358 Abbey Hills Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Phoenix | 2 Woodstock Green, The Green | 397 yd | |
| Green Chilli | 3 Woodstock Green, The Green | 399 yd | |
| Stacey's Caf | 4 Woodstock Green, The Green | 402 yd | |
| Moa Choice African Kitchen | 4 Urmson Street | 651 yd | |
| Rice and P's | 4 Urmson Street | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snipe Clough ASHVILLE COURT | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Honeywell Lane Methodist Church HONEYWELL LANE | 540 yd | |
| Tate Street Tate Street | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Alexandra Park Junior School BROOK LANE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Glodwick Cricket Club WARREN LANE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Alexandra Park ALAEXANDRA PARK ALAEXANDRA PARK KINGS ROAD | tennis courts | 666 yd |
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 741 yd | |
| St Martin'S Cofe Junior Infant And Nursery School ST. MARTINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 951 yd |
| The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| St Marks Parish Hall Glodwick Rd | 993 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.