Werneth Hall Road is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 4BA is located in the Werneth 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 Werneth Hall Road, Oldham, OL8 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 1EG, OL8 1UB, OL8 1RY, OL8 1XE, OL8 1UA, OL8 1EA, OL8 1DX, OL8 4BB, OL8 1TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL8 4BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents 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 | 55.3% | 54.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 44.7% | 45.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 32.8% | 40.2% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 40.8% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 6.6% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.3% | 41.3% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 35.7% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 11.4% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 10.5% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around OL8 4BA this area, 36.2% 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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 36.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9.4% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 15.4% | 9.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 19.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 12.8% | 3.1% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.5% 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 | 22.4% | 36.1% | 13.7% | 1.1% | 35.0% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 67.1% | 48.2% | -18.9% | 2.7% | 45.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -77.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 52.2% 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 | 55.3% | 52.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 43.5% | 37.2% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 31.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55% | 52.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 33.7% | 31.3% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 30% | 4.9% | -25.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Italy | 9.1% | 0.6% | 8.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.6% | 37.2% | -35.6% |
| Christian | 5.9% | 46.2% | -40.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 87.1% | 6.5% | 80.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Werneth Hall 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 -49.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Werneth Hall Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2024-03-22 | £133,440 |
| 20 Werneth Hall Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-02-02 | £259,856 |
| 22 Werneth Hall Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2016-03-11 | £126,202 |
| 40 Werneth Hall Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2010-02-12 | £223,280 |
| 2 Werneth Hall Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2008-08-08 | £212,279 |
OL8 4BA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in OL8 4BA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Other | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 5,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas CofE Primary School St Thomas Street , Werneth OL8 1SE | 3out of 4 | 165 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School St Thomas Street , Werneth OL8 1SE | - not rated | 165 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summervale Primary School Lee Street , OL8 1EF | - not rated | 183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School Lee Street , OL8 1EF | - not rated | 248 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Lee Street , OL8 1EF | 2out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 643 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 741 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY | - not rated | 964 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , Chadderton OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,578 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 | 370 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Hulme Kindergarten Newport Street , OL8 1RE | - not rated | 349 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 617 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Night Shisha Lounge | Alexander House, Manchester Street | 279 yd | |
| Sweet Obsession | 270a Manchester Street | 373 yd | |
| Old Mother Hubbards | 270 Manchester Street | 373 yd | |
| MT Belly's | 292 Manchester Street | 428 yd | |
| Sumosushi Bar | Unit 4, Thornton House, Crossbank Street | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indian Sports & Social Club | 13 Primrose Bank | 447 yd | |
| Banktop Tavern | Bank Top Tavern, King Square, King Street | 600 yd | |
| The George Tavern | 42 George Street | 698 yd | |
| Cob and Coal Tap | Stall 12-15, Tommyfield Indoor Market, Albion Street | 735 yd | |
| Buck & Union | 36 Union Street | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shack 27 | 133 Lee Street | 95 yd | |
| Combo Kitchen | Unit 2, Plot 8, Bank Top Industrial Estate, Lee Street | 192 yd | |
| Simply Fresh | 272 Manchester Street | 390 yd | |
| Oldham Star Kebab and Pizza House | 288 Manchester Street | 402 yd | |
| Super Smash | Unit 10, Coppice Industrial Estate, Windsor Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street | 840 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 9-11 Market Place | 883 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Primary School SCHOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 161 yd |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Sports Centre UNION STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 374 yd |
| Fit Bodz Gym PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed) Windsor Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Werneth Cricket Club Chamber Road | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Oldham Leisure Centre MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Oldham College ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools CHAMBER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 818 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 | 168.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.