Falcons View is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 4HF 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 Falcons View, Oldham, OL8 4HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 4HE, OL8 3DQ, OL8 4HD, OL8 3DE, OL8 4HQ, OL8 4HH, OL8 3DJ, OL8 3DN, OL8 3AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL8 4HF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 51.7% | 47.4% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 52.6% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL8 4HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 28.5% | 38.7% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 52.4% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 3.6% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 56.1% | 48.3% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 35% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 13.3% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 22.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 12.8% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 17% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 25.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 10% | 5.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14% 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 | 18.9% | 15.4% | -3.5% | 1.1% | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 41.6% | 55.5% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 52.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 27.1% | 14% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -67.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 70.8% | 62.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.7% | 28.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 22.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 62.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 22.8% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 6.2% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.2% | 37.2% | -31.0% |
| Christian | 9.1% | 46.2% | -37.1% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 76.3% | 6.5% | 69.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falcons View 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 -11.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Falcons View, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2020-01-24 | £265,374 |
| 3 Falcons View, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2011-05-24 | £151,555 |
| 4 Falcons View, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2006-12-20 | £142,099 |
| 5 Falcons View, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2004-06-23 | £436,398 |
| 4 Falcons View, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £44,950 | 2001-09-24 | £222,049 |
OL8 4HF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in OL8 4HF 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary Academy Burlington Avenue , Coppice OL8 1AP | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth Primary School Coppice Street , OL8 4BL | 2out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary School Goddard Street , OL8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School St Thomas Street , Werneth OL8 1SE | 2out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 727 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook Roxbury Avenue , OL4 5JE | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,543 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 5,226 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 5,421 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 | 464 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMZ | 231 Hollins Road | 152 yd | |
| Kilroy's Kitchen | 331 Hollins Road | 369 yd | |
| Pizza Boy | 366 Hollins Road | 389 yd | |
| Buzy Bee Cafe | The Honeywell Centre, Hadfield Street | 499 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 332 Ashton Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falconers Arms | 1 Falcons View | 2 yd | |
| Famous King George | 257 Hollins Road | 152 yd | |
| Druid Arms | 264 Ashton Road | 571 yd | |
| The Britannia Tavern | The Britannia, 470 Hollins Road | 618 yd | |
| Honeywell Arms | Honeywell Arms, 491 Ashton Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Spratts | 276 Hollins Road | 171 yd | |
| Ayaan Indian Takeaway | 362 Hollins Road | 379 yd | |
| Oldham's Curry | 19 Trough Gate | 523 yd | |
| Ocean Palace | 21 Trough Gate | 527 yd | |
| Frying Pan Fish & Chips | 402 Ashton Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 385 Ashton Road | 555 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copster Park NORTH GATE | tennis courts | 248 yd |
| Merton Playing Fields Merton Avenue | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Lyndhurst Primary And Nursery School REPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools CHAMBER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| The Honeywell Community Centre (Closed) Ashton Road | 599 yd | |
| The Hathershaw College BELLFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Honeywell Lane Methodist Church HONEYWELL LANE | 668 yd | |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Rc High School (Closed) Grange Avenue | 770 yd | |
| Werneth Golf Club GREEN LANE | golf | 808 yd |
| Oldham Rlfc (Vestacare Stadium) WHITEBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 820 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.