Kimberley Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 4NY 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 Kimberley Street, Oldham, OL8 4NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 4NZ, OL8 4NL, OL8 4NN, OL8 4NX, OL8 4NG, OL8 4NJ, OL8 4NU, OL8 4NA, OL8 4NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL8 4NY 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 | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 41% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 46.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 7.8% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.1% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 40.4% | 43.6% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 38.3% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around OL8 4NY this area, 29.2% 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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 29.2% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 20% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.5% 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 | 10.3% | 15.4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 14.4% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 67.8% | 40.5% | -27.3% | 81.4% | -40.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 86% | 71.7% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 71.7% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 15.2% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 4.2% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 46.9% | 6.5% | 40.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kimberley Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chadderton South 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 -4.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Kimberley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-06-19 | £149,816 |
| 22 Kimberley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-03-22 | £145,725 |
| 24 Kimberley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2023-03-24 | £159,020 |
| 34 Kimberley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2022-12-15 | £55,293 |
| 3 Kimberley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-05-16 | £78,670 |
OL8 4NY 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 4NY 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 | 40 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Hive Street , Hollinwood OL8 4QS | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Heron Street , OL8 4JD | 2out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Derby Street , Chadderton OL9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth Primary School Coppice Street , OL8 4BL | 2out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,825 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,199 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 | 840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wumz Cuisine | 324 Manchester Road | 382 yd | |
| Uncle's Tea Hut | 324 Manchester Road | 382 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 197 Manchester Road | 452 yd | |
| Nelson's | 609 Hollins Road | 537 yd | |
| Zena Bees Cafe | 208 Chapel Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Club | Sunnyside House, Chamber Road | 143 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | 489 Hollins Road | 535 yd | |
| The Britannia Tavern | The Britannia, 470 Hollins Road | 553 yd | |
| Westend Bowling Club | West End Bowling Club, Selkirk Avenue | 574 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 172 Manchester Road | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LV'enses | 81-83 Manchester Road | 357 yd | |
| Bake 'N' Butty | 260 Heron Street | 469 yd | |
| Sapphire Exquisite Indian Cuisine | 549 Hollins Road | 486 yd | |
| Mash's Wing Ranch | 652 Hollins Road | 502 yd | |
| Nissa Tandoori | 424-426 Hollins Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Hollins Road | 558 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Oldham OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Oasis Academy Chadderton OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Oak Pit Colliery (Closed) Hollins Road | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Rc High School (Closed) Grange Avenue | 371 yd | |
| Merton Playing Fields Merton Avenue | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Chapel Road Training Ground) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 525 yd |
| Lyndhurst Primary And Nursery School REPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 714 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.