Poplar Avenue is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 3TZ 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 Poplar Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 3TX, OL8 3UB, OL8 4JU, OL8 4JT, OL8 4LB, OL8 3UJ, OL8 4LE, OL8 3TS, OL8 3TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL8 3TZ 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 | 47.6% | 50.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.6% | -2.8% | 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 3TZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 47.1% | 56.9% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 32.6% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 3.7% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 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 | 37% | 38.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 38.6% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around OL8 3TZ this area, 38.2% 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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 38.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 13.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 14.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 14.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.1% | 11.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.6% | 87% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 91% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 91% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Avenue 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Poplar Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2021-07-16 | £185,827 |
| 39 Poplar Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-01-29 | £197,834 |
| 39 Poplar Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-02-28 | £197,543 |
| 54 Poplar Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2017-08-31 | £204,977 |
| 46 Poplar Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2014-11-28 | £214,808 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Heron Street , OL8 4JD | 2out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Limeside Third Avenue , Limeside OL8 3SB | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Hive Street , Hollinwood OL8 4QS | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limehurst Community Primary School White Bank Road , OL8 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Lime Green Road , Limehurst Village OL8 3NG | 2out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,143 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,308 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,412 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 | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson's | 609 Hollins Road | 281 yd | |
| Pizza Boy | 366 Hollins Road | 423 yd | |
| Kilroy's Kitchen | 331 Hollins Road | 464 yd | |
| Zena Bees Cafe | 208 Chapel Road | 511 yd | |
| Whitebank Cafe | Whitebank Cafe, Bank House Farm, Whitebank Road | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Inn | 489 Hollins Road | 86 yd | |
| The Britannia Tavern | The Britannia, 470 Hollins Road | 180 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | 743 Hollins Road | 529 yd | |
| Avro Football Club | The Vestacare Stadium, Whitebank Road | 533 yd | |
| Werneth Golf Club | Werneth Golf Clubhouse, Green Lane | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapphire Exquisite Indian Cuisine | 549 Hollins Road | 128 yd | |
| Nissa Tandoori | 424-426 Hollins Road | 232 yd | |
| Bake 'N' Butty | 260 Heron Street | 277 yd | |
| Mash's Wing Ranch | 652 Hollins Road | 298 yd | |
| Ocean Palace | 21 Trough Gate | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Hollins Road | 394 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Limeside Park FIRST AVENUE | tennis courts | 261 yd |
| Lyndhurst Primary And Nursery School REPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Oak Pit Colliery (Closed) Hollins Road | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Oasis Academy Oldham OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Oasis Academy Chadderton OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Oldham Rlfc (Vestacare Stadium) WHITEBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Merton Playing Fields Merton Avenue | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Copster Park NORTH GATE | tennis courts | 649 yd |
| Werneth Golf Club GREEN LANE | golf | 660 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Chapel Road Training Ground) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 681 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 | 240.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.