Bredon Way is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 3WL is located in the Hollinwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 2003-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bredon Way, Oldham, OL8 3WL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 3WN, OL8 3WJ, OL8 3WA, OL8 3WQ, OL8 3ES, OL8 3WH, OL8 3DU, OL8 3WG, OL8 3DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL8 3WL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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 | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 37.7% | 38.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 42.4% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 47.3% | 45.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 3WL this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 31.9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 8.4% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 24.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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 | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 16.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84% | 66.4% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 91.1% | 82.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 82.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 24.9% | 6.5% | 18.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bredon Way 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 -41.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Bredon Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-04-09 | £230,737 |
| 7 Bredon Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2019-08-23 | £225,424 |
| 5 Bredon Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2012-03-30 | £236,189 |
| 7 Bredon Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-09-09 | £251,376 |
| 12 Bredon Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2009-12-22 | £291,631 |
OL8 3WL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 148 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Fir Tree Avenue , Fitton Hill OL8 2SR | 2out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary Academy Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth Primary School Coppice Street , OL8 4BL | 2out of 4 | 1,056 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 | 366 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 3,098 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 | 1,753 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 4,884 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,095 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 | 792 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House The Coach House , Dean Terrace OL6 8AJ | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 215 yd | |
| Loz's Cafe | 348 Ashton Road | 353 yd | |
| Atalian Servest (Staff Canteen) | Park Cake Limited, Ashton Road | 367 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 332 Ashton Road | 395 yd | |
| EMZ | 231 Hollins Road | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Arms | Honeywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road | 289 yd | |
| Falconers Arms | 1 Falcons View | 363 yd | |
| Famous King George | 257 Hollins Road | 420 yd | |
| Druid Arms | 264 Ashton Road | 557 yd | |
| Werneth Golf Club | Werneth Golf Clubhouse, Green Lane | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frying Pan Fish & Chips | 402 Ashton Road | 275 yd | |
| Moa Choice African Kitchen | 4 Urmson Street | 367 yd | |
| Rice and P's | 4 Urmson Street | 367 yd | |
| Nelly's Fish and Chip Shop | 363 Ashton Road | 432 yd | |
| Jack Spratts | 276 Hollins Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 321 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Copster Park NORTH GATE | tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Honeywell Lane Methodist Church HONEYWELL LANE | 512 yd | |
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 626 yd | |
| Werneth Golf Club GREEN LANE | golf | 708 yd |
| Lyndhurst Primary And Nursery School REPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Merton Playing Fields Merton Avenue | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Oldham Rlfc (Vestacare Stadium) WHITEBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools CHAMBER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 913 yd |
| Limeside Park FIRST AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.