Hollins Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 3QB 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 3QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 3QE, OL8 3PP, OL8 3QD, OL8 4SR, OL8 4ST, OL8 3QF, OL8 4SS, OL8 3PW, OL8 3PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL8 3QB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 52.9% | 56.3% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 47.1% | 43.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 3QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 47.8% | 52.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 33.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 48.6% | 41.3% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 37.6% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 14.8% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 12.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 24.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 21.3% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -21.3% |
| Other | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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 | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.5% | 74.1% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 90.3% | 80.1% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 80.1% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollins Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chadderton South 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 -47.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 841 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-11-30 | £107,534 |
| 839 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2019-04-08 | £133,553 |
| 843 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2010-02-10 | £116,505 |
| 843 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2008-10-15 | £96,558 |
| 847 Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2006-05-23 | £113,018 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Hive Street , Hollinwood OL8 4QS | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Limeside Third Avenue , Limeside OL8 3SB | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Failsworth Primary School Stansfield Road , Failsworth M35 9EA | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Derby Street , Chadderton OL9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,135 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 | 1out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,761 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 714 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zena Bees Cafe | 208 Chapel Road | 372 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Bowling Street | 407 yd | |
| Starbucks | 2 Bowling Street | 407 yd | |
| The Old School BBQ Bus Ltd | Alford Street | 408 yd | |
| Cafe Red | 25 Byron Street | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Inn | 743 Hollins Road | 349 yd | |
| Waggon & Horses | 483-485 Manchester Road | 485 yd | |
| Hollinwood Cricket Club | Hollinwood Cricket Club, Lime Lane | 567 yd | |
| Streetbridge Inn | 230 Roman Road | 645 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 699 Oldham Road | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong Kwok | 838 Hollins Road | 75 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen | 734 Hollins Road | 346 yd | |
| New China | 729 Hollins Road | 383 yd | |
| Subway (Hallon Ltd) | Shell Filling Station, 257 Manchester Road | 403 yd | |
| Failsworth Tandoori and Pizza | 487 Manchester Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Hollins Road | 494 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 650-652 Oldham Road | 988 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Hollinwood Avenue | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Chapel Road Training Ground) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 543 yd |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Hollinwood Sports Club LIME LANE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Oak Pit Colliery (Closed) Hollins Road | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Mabel Road NORMAN STREET | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Oldham Sport For All Centre OLDHAM SPORTS FOR ALL CENTRE OLDHAM SPORTS FOR ALL CENTRE ROMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Oasis Academy Oldham OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Oasis Academy Chadderton OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Limeside Park FIRST AVENUE | tennis courts | 856 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.