Hollins Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 3DF 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 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 3DH, OL8 3DG, OL8 3WH, OL8 3DL, OL8 3DJ, OL8 3WA, OL8 3WD, OL8 3DU, OL8 3DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL8 3DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 34% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 45.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 45.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.1% | 27.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.6% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 27.1% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 10.5% | 6.4% | -4.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 13.4% | 27% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 24.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 71.2% | 48.4% | -22.8% | 81.4% | -33.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 71.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 71.6% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 16.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 71.8% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 16.4% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 38% | 6.5% | 31.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollins Road 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 -62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-09-06 | £191,061 |
| 161 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-09-06 | £167,902 |
| 143 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2021-01-13 | £133,935 |
| 153 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-12-19 | £116,498 |
| 157 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-05-03 | £149,913 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Heron Street , OL8 4JD | 2out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary Academy Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Fir Tree Avenue , Fitton Hill OL8 2SR | 2out of 4 | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth Primary School Coppice Street , OL8 4BL | 2out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,973 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 | 1,632 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,035 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,243 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 | 640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMZ | 231 Hollins Road | 306 yd | |
| Sanctuary Gaming Centre | Forest Street | 342 yd | |
| Loz's Cafe | 348 Ashton Road | 356 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 332 Ashton Road | 376 yd | |
| Buzy Bee Cafe | The Honeywell Centre, Hadfield Street | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falconers Arms | 1 Falcons View | 218 yd | |
| Famous King George | 257 Hollins Road | 306 yd | |
| Honeywell Arms | Honeywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road | 407 yd | |
| Druid Arms | 264 Ashton Road | 498 yd | |
| Werneth Golf Club | Werneth Golf Clubhouse, Green Lane | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frying Pan Fish & Chips | 402 Ashton Road | 335 yd | |
| Jack Spratts | 276 Hollins Road | 342 yd | |
| Moa Choice African Kitchen | 4 Urmson Street | 397 yd | |
| Rice and P's | 4 Urmson Street | 397 yd | |
| Nelly's Fish and Chip Shop | 363 Ashton Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 367 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copster Park NORTH GATE | tennis courts | 277 yd |
| The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Honeywell Lane Methodist Church HONEYWELL LANE | 520 yd | |
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 553 yd | |
| Lyndhurst Primary And Nursery School REPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Merton Playing Fields Merton Avenue | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools CHAMBER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Werneth Golf Club GREEN LANE | golf | 764 yd |
| Oldham Rlfc (Vestacare Stadium) WHITEBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Werneth Cricket Club Chamber Road | grass pitches | 970 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.