Frederick Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 4DR 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 Frederick Street, Oldham, OL8 4DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 4DP, OL8 4DT, OL8 4DJ, OL8 4DS, OL8 4HU, OL8 4HX, OL8 4DL, OL8 4DN, OL8 4HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL8 4DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 4DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 27.1% | 34.9% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 56.1% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 48.4% | 55.5% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 27.1% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 4DR this area, 32.4% 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 32.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 15.9% | 8.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 17.4% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 13.5% | 4% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.3% 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 | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 71.1% | 70.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 68.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -75.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 58.8% | 57.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 9.3% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38% | 31.6% | -6.4% | 5.6% | 26.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 57.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 25.1% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.9% | 3.2% | -25.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.6% | 37.2% | -35.6% |
| Christian | 9% | 46.2% | -37.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 84.5% | 6.5% | 78.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frederick Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hollinwood average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204 Frederick Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-08-11 | £222,396 |
| 206 Frederick Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £709 | 2020-12-02 | £915 |
| 212 Frederick Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-03-22 | £197,555 |
| 202 Frederick Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-10-26 | £485,306 |
| 202 Frederick Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-10-26 | £485,306 |
OL8 4DR 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OL8 4DR 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 | 72 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 3,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteacre Nursery School Romney Street , OL6 9HU | - not rated | 5,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Primary Academy Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary School Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth Primary School Coppice Street , OL8 4BL | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth Primary School Coppice Street , OL8 4BL | - not rated | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Infant and Nursery School Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED | - not rated | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College of Technology & Sport Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,265 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Grammar School for Girls Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 128 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Belford College Limited Grange Avenue , Werneth OL8 4EL | - not rated | 680 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Kindergarten Newport Street , OL8 1RE | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 991 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMZ | 231 Hollins Road | 534 yd | |
| Werneth Park Cafe Bar | Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre, Frederick Street | 652 yd | |
| Pizza Boy | 366 Hollins Road | 659 yd | |
| Kilroy's Kitchen | 331 Hollins Road | 685 yd | |
| Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham | Copster Hill Road | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westend Bowling Club | West End Bowling Club, Selkirk Avenue | 274 yd | |
| Falconers Arms | 1 Falcons View | 515 yd | |
| Famous King George | 257 Hollins Road | 534 yd | |
| The Britannia Tavern | The Britannia, 470 Hollins Road | 716 yd | |
| Polish Club | Sunnyside House, Chamber Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Spratts | 276 Hollins Road | 504 yd | |
| Bake 'N' Butty | 260 Heron Street | 598 yd | |
| Ayaan Indian Takeaway | 362 Hollins Road | 655 yd | |
| Nissa Tandoori | 424-426 Hollins Road | 692 yd | |
| Oldham's Curry | 19 Trough Gate | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools CHAMBER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 140 yd |
| Merton Playing Fields Merton Avenue | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Rc High School (Closed) Grange Avenue | 328 yd | |
| Werneth Cricket Club Chamber Road | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Lyndhurst Primary And Nursery School REPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Copster Park NORTH GATE | tennis courts | 694 yd |
| Oasis Academy Oldham OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Oasis Academy Chadderton OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| St Thomas' Primary School SCHOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 786 yd |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 797 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.