Hollins Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 3HA 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 Hollins Road, Oldham, OL8 3HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 3EZ, OL8 3HB, OL8 3HD, OL8 3HF, OL8 3EY, OL8 3DZ, OL8 3EX, OL8 3HE, OL8 3EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL8 3HA is primarily male, with 60.1% 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 | 48.1% | 39.9% | -8.2% | 51.0% | -11.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 60.1% | 8.2% | 49.0% | 11.1% |
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 3HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 47.1% | 32.9% | -14.2% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 59.4% | 27.0% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 3.9% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.2% | 53.9% | 17.7% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 10.5% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 3.3% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around OL8 3HA this area, 38.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 38.5% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 14.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 6.3% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 16.1% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.8% 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 | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 22.3% | 47.4% | 25.1% | 2.7% | 44.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 5.7% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 63.1% | 31.8% | -31.3% | 81.4% | -49.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 52% 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 | 71.5% | 52% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 17.7% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.7% | 26% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 52.2% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 17.9% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 14.6% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 76.7% | -22.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 50.4% | 6.5% | 43.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
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 -6.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2024-08-06 | £122,355 |
| 47 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-03-12 | £119,540 |
| 57 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-12-01 | £118,327 |
| 43 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-09-12 | £75,267 |
| 47 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-04-09 | £93,795 |
OL8 3HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Other | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Heron Street , OL8 4JD | 2out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary Academy Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Valley Primary School Deanshut Road , Fitton Hill OL8 2PN | 1out of 4 | 998 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 | 368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 3,197 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 | 1,660 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,889 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,124 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 | 819 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Iqra High School 319 Waterloo Street , OL4 1BJ | - not rated | 1,720 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Gaming Centre | Forest Street | 145 yd | |
| Loz's Cafe | 348 Ashton Road | 170 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 332 Ashton Road | 225 yd | |
| Atalian Servest (Staff Canteen) | Park Cake Limited, Ashton Road | 271 yd | |
| Buzy Bee Cafe | The Honeywell Centre, Hadfield Street | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Arms | Honeywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road | 175 yd | |
| Druid Arms | 264 Ashton Road | 410 yd | |
| Falconers Arms | 1 Falcons View | 469 yd | |
| Famous King George | 257 Hollins Road | 570 yd | |
| Werneth Golf Club | Werneth Golf Clubhouse, Green Lane | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frying Pan Fish & Chips | 402 Ashton Road | 75 yd | |
| Moa Choice African Kitchen | 4 Urmson Street | 167 yd | |
| Rice and P's | 4 Urmson Street | 167 yd | |
| Nelly's Fish and Chip Shop | 363 Ashton Road | 254 yd | |
| Chesters Oldham | 270 Ashton Road | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 120 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| Honeywell Lane Methodist Church HONEYWELL LANE | 317 yd | |
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 490 yd | |
| Copster Park NORTH GATE | tennis courts | 519 yd |
| Werneth Golf Club GREEN LANE | golf | 899 yd |
| Lyndhurst Primary And Nursery School REPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Merton Playing Fields Merton Avenue | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools CHAMBER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 951 yd |
| Oldham Rlfc (Vestacare Stadium) WHITEBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Snipe Clough ASHVILLE COURT | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 142.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.