The Green is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 2LT is located in the Medlock Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Green, Oldham, OL8 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 2LS, OL8 2LR, OL8 2LN, OL8 2PJ, OL8 2LL, OL8 2PH, OL8 2LP, OL8 2NS, OL8 2LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL8 2LT is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 46.1% | -8.5% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 45.4% | 53.9% | 8.5% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 2LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% 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 | 44.4% | 60.4% | 16.0% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 23.7% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 7.8% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 44.8% | 44.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 27% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 16% | 20.8% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.6% | 27.5% | -16.1% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 15.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 20.1% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 19.1% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 8.4% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.7% | 84.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 86.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 86.6% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 76.7% | -20.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Green 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 -24.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Green, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-27 | £468,547 |
| 4 The Green, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-09-27 | £527,115 |
| 4 The Green, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-02-06 | £183,924 |
| 4 The Green, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-12-18 | £129,600 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL8 2LT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Fir Tree Avenue , Fitton Hill OL8 2SR | 2out of 4 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Junior School Brook Lane , OL8 2BE | 2out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,994 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brew | 2 Fircroft Road | 374 yd | |
| Atalian Servest (Staff Canteen) | Park Cake Limited, Ashton Road | 506 yd | |
| Bulldogs Cafe | St Martins Road | 622 yd | |
| Sanctuary Gaming Centre | Forest Street | 645 yd | |
| Loz's Cafe | 348 Ashton Road | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ace | The Ace Of Spades, Fircroft Road | 546 yd | |
| Honeywell Arms | Honeywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road | 570 yd | |
| Druid Arms | 264 Ashton Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey's Caf | 4 Woodstock Green, The Green | 50 yd | |
| Green Chilli | 3 Woodstock Green, The Green | 53 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 2 Woodstock Green, The Green | 54 yd | |
| Moa Choice African Kitchen | 4 Urmson Street | 618 yd | |
| Rice and P's | 4 Urmson Street | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 618 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin'S Cofe Junior Infant And Nursery School ST. MARTINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 543 yd |
| Snipe Clough ASHVILLE COURT | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Honeywell Lane Methodist Church HONEYWELL LANE | 610 yd | |
| Park Dean Community Special School (Closed) St. Martins Road | 669 yd | |
| The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Spring Brook Special School (Closed) Rosary Road | 787 yd | |
| Glodwick Cricket Club WARREN LANE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 912 yd | |
| Tate Street Tate Street | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Alexandra Park Junior School BROOK LANE | grass pitches | 987 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 | 30.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 30.8% |
| 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 | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.