Green Lane is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 3AY is located in the Hollinwood 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 Green Lane, Oldham, OL8 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 3TH, OL8 3BD, OL8 3AL, OL8 3BE, OL8 3AH, OL8 3UQ, OL8 3AB, OL8 3AD, OL8 3BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL8 3AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 50.5% | 54.6% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 45.4% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL8 3AY 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% | 34.7% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 51.7% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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% | 43.6% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 22.1% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 14.2% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 24.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 16.9% | 13.0% | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 72.4% | -20.8% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 94.9% | 82.2% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 9.5% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 82.7% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 20.7% | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Failsworth East 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Green Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2026-02-12 | £224,000 |
| 31 Green Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2026-01-16 | £176,483 |
| 22 Green Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-09-30 | £286,231 |
| 50 Green Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2025-08-22 | £216,281 |
| 25 Green Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-05-16 | £287,675 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 4,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 5,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Heron Street , OL8 4JD | - not rated | 275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Heron Street , OL8 4JD | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Limeside Third Avenue , Limeside OL8 3SB | 2out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limeside Primary School Third Avenue , Limeside OL8 3SB | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limehurst Community Primary School White Bank Road , OL8 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College of Technology & Sport Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | - not rated | 736 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED | - not rated | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaskenmoor School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Community 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 | 2,009 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,973 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,973 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Grammar School for Girls Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Belford College Limited Grange Avenue , Werneth OL8 4EL | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilroy's Kitchen | 331 Hollins Road | 127 yd | |
| Pizza Boy | 366 Hollins Road | 134 yd | |
| EMZ | 231 Hollins Road | 349 yd | |
| Whitebank Cafe | Whitebank Cafe, Bank House Farm, Whitebank Road | 472 yd | |
| Nelson's | 609 Hollins Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Britannia Tavern | The Britannia, 470 Hollins Road | 276 yd | |
| Werneth Golf Club | Werneth Golf Clubhouse, Green Lane | 346 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | 489 Hollins Road | 348 yd | |
| Famous King George | 257 Hollins Road | 349 yd | |
| Avro Football Club | The Vestacare Stadium, Whitebank Road | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Palace | 21 Trough Gate | 76 yd | |
| Oldham's Curry | 19 Trough Gate | 78 yd | |
| Ayaan Indian Takeaway | 362 Hollins Road | 140 yd | |
| Nissa Tandoori | 424-426 Hollins Road | 227 yd | |
| Bake 'N' Butty | 260 Heron Street | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Hollins Road | 785 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Primary And Nursery School REPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Copster Park NORTH GATE | tennis courts | 283 yd |
| Oldham Rlfc (Vestacare Stadium) WHITEBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Werneth Golf Club GREEN LANE | golf | 421 yd |
| Limeside Park FIRST AVENUE | tennis courts | 484 yd |
| Merton Playing Fields Merton Avenue | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Oasis Academy Oldham OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Oasis Academy Chadderton OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Oak Pit Colliery (Closed) Hollins Road | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 736 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 | 184 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.