South Croft, Oldham, OL8 2LQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL8 2LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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	55%	54.7%	-0.3%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	45%	45.3%	0.3%	49.0%	-3.7%

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 2LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	43.8%	62.5%	18.7%	37.9%	24.6%
Married: Opposite sex	19.2%	20.5%	1.3%	44.2%	-23.7%
Divorced	24.7%	12.5%	-12.2%	9.1%	3.4%
Widowed	12.3%	4.5%	-7.8%	6.1%	-1.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.9%	54.3%	8.4%	48.4%	5.9%
Good health	38.5%	28.3%	-10.2%	33.6%	-5.3%
Fair health	10.1%	13.8%	3.7%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	4.6%	2.9%	-1.7%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	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.

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 20.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37%	21.8%	-15.2%	18.2%	3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	3.4%	-13.0%	9.6%	-6.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	24.1%	4.9%	13.4%	10.7%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	4.6%	0.5%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	23%	10.7%	16.9%	6.1%
Degree or Similar	6.8%	20.7%	13.9%	33.8%	-13.1%
Other	4.1%	2.3%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	5.5%	0%	-5.5%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.5%	1.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	91.7%	95%	3.3%	81.4%	13.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.4%	96.4%	1.0%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	96.4%	1.0%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
2-5 Years	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	59.7%	76.7%	-17.0%
No passport held	40.3%	13.5%	26.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.5%	37.2%	4.3%
Christian	48.6%	46.2%	2.4%
Muslim	4.2%	6.5%	-2.3%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is South Croft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Croft 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 risen by about 3.2%.

🔎 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. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in OL8 2LQ, 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 10/10 (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 South Croft are based on 11 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 South Croft, Oldham, OL8 2LQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL8 2LQ

Average Price
£119,790

Semi-Detached
£101,828

Terraced
£137,751

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Croft

Average Price
£130,716

Semi-Detached
£120,167

Terraced
£149,177

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South CroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 South Croft, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2021-08-24	£110,828
11 South Croft, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2020-11-27	£144,236
15 South Croft, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£114,950	2019-10-25	£181,991
10 South Croft, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£68,000	2018-10-02	£109,371
36 South Croft, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£81,000	2018-01-26	£138,823

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL8 2LQ

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in OL8 2LQ 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	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Part-Time Employee	8
Retired	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Self-Employed	6
Other	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Manufacturing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Human health and social work activities	4
Education	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Medlock Valley Primary School Deanshut Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2PN	1out of 4	257 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School St Martin's Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2PY	4out of 4	498 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Fir Tree Avenue , Fitton Hill OL8 2SR	2out of 4	672 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alexandra Park Junior School Brook Lane , OL8 2BE	2out of 4	938 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH	3out of 4	1,163 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP	3out of 4	859 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE	- not rated	1,784 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ	1out of 4	2,085 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH	4out of 4	2,532 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ	4out of 4	2,639 yd	Academy converter	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	2,140 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA	- not rated	2,589 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL	- not rated	4,356 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX	- not rated	4,687 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ	- not rated	926 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ	- not rated	1,366 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX	- not rated	1,691 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN	- not rated	1,993 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ	- not rated	2,031 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Brew	2 Fircroft Road	458 yd
Bulldogs Cafe	St Martins Road	566 yd
Atalian Servest (Staff Canteen)	Park Cake Limited, Ashton Road	750 yd
Sanctuary Gaming Centre	Forest Street	892 yd
Loz's Cafe	348 Ashton Road	928 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ace	The Ace Of Spades, Fircroft Road	539 yd
Honeywell Arms	Honeywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road	818 yd
Manor Inn	Manor Inn, 358 Abbey Hills Road	1,051 yd
Druid Arms	264 Ashton Road	1,058 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Green Chilli	3 Woodstock Green, The Green	245 yd
Stacey's Caf	4 Woodstock Green, The Green	247 yd
Golden Phoenix	2 Woodstock Green, The Green	253 yd
Moa Choice African Kitchen	4 Urmson Street	858 yd
Rice and P's	4 Urmson Street	858 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco, 385 Ashton Road		863 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Martin'S Cofe Junior Infant And Nursery School ST. MARTINS ROAD	artificial grass pitch	456 yd
Snipe Clough ASHVILLE COURT	grass pitches	542 yd
Park Dean Community Special School (Closed) St. Martins Road		565 yd
Glodwick Cricket Club WARREN LANE	grass pitches	718 yd
Spring Brook Special School (Closed) Rosary Road		779 yd
Honeywell Lane Methodist Church HONEYWELL LANE		832 yd
Tate Street Tate Street	grass pitches	899 yd
The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	949 yd
Alexandra Park Junior School BROOK LANE	grass pitches	966 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	97.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.6%

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	94 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of OL8 2LQ