Chestnut Crescent is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 2NL 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 Chestnut Crescent, Oldham, OL8 2NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 2NJ, OL8 2NZ, OL8 2NY, OL8 2NH, OL8 2QS, OL8 2NN, OL8 2NQ, OL8 2NP, OL8 2QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL8 2NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.4% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.6% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 32.2% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46.3% | 45.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.3% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 26.9% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 16.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 14.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 86.9% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 97.6% | 89.2% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 88.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Chestnut Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-02-10 | £249,445 |
| 14 Chestnut Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-07-16 | £206,017 |
| 24 Chestnut Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2020-01-09 | £127,898 |
| 27 Chestnut Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2017-06-30 | £80,446 |
| 9 Chestnut Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2017-04-06 | £178,005 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 3,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 5,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Nursery School Hollins Lane , Micklehurst OL5 9DP | - not rated | 5,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Fir Tree Avenue , Fitton Hill OL8 2SR | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Fir Tree Avenue , Fitton Hill OL8 2SR | - not rated | 228 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Valley Primary School Deanshut Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2PN | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Valley Community School Deanshut Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2PN | - not rated | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School St Martin's Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2PY | - not rated | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 437 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,171 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,295 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marland Fold Community Special School Rosary Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2RP | - not rated | 582 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Dean Community Special School St Martin's Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2PZ | - not rated | 685 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Grammar School for Girls Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 248 yd | |
| Atalian Servest (Staff Canteen) | Park Cake Limited, Ashton Road | 291 yd | |
| Pelican Cafe | 576 Ashton Road | 425 yd | |
| Sanctuary Gaming Centre | Forest Street | 444 yd | |
| Bulldogs Cafe | St Martins Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Arms | Honeywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road | 385 yd | |
| The Ace | The Ace Of Spades, Fircroft Road | 464 yd | |
| Druid Arms | 264 Ashton Road | 856 yd | |
| Falconers Arms | 1 Falcons View | 1,003 yd | |
| Daisyfield | Daisyfield Inn, 14 Keb Lane | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Tandoori | 590 Ashton Road | 361 yd | |
| Erin's Italian Express | 592A Ashton Road | 363 yd | |
| Stacey's Caf | 4 Woodstock Green, The Green | 381 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 2 Woodstock Green, The Green | 382 yd | |
| Green Chilli | 3 Woodstock Green, The Green | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| St Martin'S Cofe Junior Infant And Nursery School ST. MARTINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 567 yd |
| Honeywell Lane Methodist Church HONEYWELL LANE | 637 yd | |
| Spring Brook Special School (Closed) Rosary Road | 647 yd | |
| Park Dean Community Special School (Closed) St. Martins Road | 683 yd | |
| Snipe Clough ASHVILLE COURT | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 938 yd | |
| Copster Park NORTH GATE | tennis courts | 963 yd |
| Werneth Golf Club GREEN LANE | golf | 1,073 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.