Hawthorn Crescent is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 2NH 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 Hawthorn Crescent, Oldham, OL8 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 2NJ, OL8 2NQ, OL8 2NL, OL8 2NE, OL8 2NZ, OL8 2NG, OL8 2NF, OL8 2QS, OL8 2SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL8 2NH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 49.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 48.9% | 51.9% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 34.1% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 1.7% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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% | 46% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 30.5% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 16.8% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 22.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 14.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 20% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 17.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% 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% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.2% | 82.1% | -13.1% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 95.7% | 91.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 91.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Crescent 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 -7.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hawthorn Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-09-29 | £310,000 |
| 16 Hawthorn Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-07-08 | £194,217 |
| 23 Hawthorn Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-01-29 | £139,515 |
| 3 Hawthorn Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2017-05-05 | £148,214 |
| 3 Hawthorn Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2016-09-16 | £94,173 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL8 2NH 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 | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Fir Tree Avenue , Fitton Hill OL8 2SR | 2out of 4 | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Valley Primary School Deanshut Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2PN | 1out of 4 | 608 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 | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Heron Street , OL8 4JD | 2out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Damian's RC Science College Lees Road , OL6 8BH | 4out of 4 | 2,850 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 | 2,041 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 4,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian Servest (Staff Canteen) | Park Cake Limited, Ashton Road | 177 yd | |
| Sanctuary Gaming Centre | Forest Street | 324 yd | |
| The Brew | 2 Fircroft Road | 368 yd | |
| Pelican Cafe | 576 Ashton Road | 370 yd | |
| Loz's Cafe | 348 Ashton Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Arms | Honeywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road | 273 yd | |
| The Ace | The Ace Of Spades, Fircroft Road | 577 yd | |
| Druid Arms | 264 Ashton Road | 782 yd | |
| Falconers Arms | 1 Falcons View | 882 yd | |
| Famous King George | 257 Hollins Road | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Tandoori | 590 Ashton Road | 277 yd | |
| Erin's Italian Express | 592A Ashton Road | 280 yd | |
| Erin's Italian limited | 592 Ashton Road | 370 yd | |
| Frying Pan Fish & Chips | 402 Ashton Road | 423 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 2 Woodstock Green, The Green | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 443 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Honeywell Lane Methodist Church HONEYWELL LANE | 578 yd | |
| St Martin'S Cofe Junior Infant And Nursery School ST. MARTINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 690 yd |
| Spring Brook Special School (Closed) Rosary Road | 738 yd | |
| Park Dean Community Special School (Closed) St. Martins Road | 804 yd | |
| Copster Park NORTH GATE | tennis courts | 836 yd |
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 866 yd | |
| Werneth Golf Club GREEN LANE | golf | 964 yd |
| Snipe Clough ASHVILLE COURT | grass pitches | 996 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.