Hawksley Industrial Estate is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 4PQ 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 Hawksley Industrial Estate, Oldham, OL8 4PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 7EL, OL9 7HL, OL8 4LP, OL9 7ER, OL8 4LW, OL8 4PP, OL8 4LT, OL8 4LJ, OL9 7DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL8 4PQ is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 52.2% | 45.5% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 54.5% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 | 36.5% | 39.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 28.1% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 15.8% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 10.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (56.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 31.4% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -17.0% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 24.8% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 19% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 9% | 20.8% | 11.8% | 4.0% | 16.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 4PQ this area, 47.2% 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 11.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 47.2% | 10.3% | 18.2% | 29.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 11.2% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 11.2% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -22.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.6% 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% | 0.5% | -12.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 38.4% | 33.8% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 31.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 39.6% | 53.6% | 14.0% | 81.4% | -27.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 77.2% | 74% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 14.8% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 73.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 16.1% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 1.3% | -13.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 33% | 6.5% | 26.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawksley Industrial Estate 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 -3.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 11 Hawksley Industrial Estate, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-04-28 | £108,754 |
| Unit 11 Hawksley Industrial Estate, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-04-28 | £108,754 |
| Unit 15 Hawksley Industrial Estate, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-06-27 | £705,882 |
| Unit 11A Hawksley Industrial Estate, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-03-01 | £305,034 |
| Unit 10 Hawksley Industrial Estate, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1999-03-25 | £441,517 |
The percentage of retired residents living in OL8 4PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| 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 | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Derby Street , Chadderton OL9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Hive Street , Hollinwood OL8 4QS | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Heron Street , OL8 4JD | 2out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,761 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 | 1,748 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,063 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 | 960 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 210 yd | |
| Uncle's Tea Hut | 324 Manchester Road | 210 yd | |
| Samwiches | 47 Stanley Road | 377 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 197 Manchester Road | 435 yd | |
| Werneth Park Cafe Bar | Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre, Frederick Street | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Club | Sunnyside House, Chamber Road | 271 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 172 Manchester Road | 357 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 138 Old Lane | 554 yd | |
| Westend Bowling Club | West End Bowling Club, Selkirk Avenue | 569 yd | |
| Washbrook Tavern | 315-317 Washbrook | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LV'enses | 81-83 Manchester Road | 67 yd | |
| Top Sweet House | 180 Manchester Road | 330 yd | |
| Ashi's Takeaway | 117 Oxford Street | 688 yd | |
| Burgers & Beyond | 122 Oxford Street | 702 yd | |
| Chia Protein Bar | Victoria Trading Estate, Drury Lane | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Hollins Road | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Rc High School (Closed) Grange Avenue | 437 yd | |
| Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 558 yd |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Oasis Academy Oldham OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Oasis Academy Chadderton OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Chapel Road Training Ground) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Oak Pit Colliery (Closed) Hollins Road | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 693 yd |
| Merton Playing Fields Merton Avenue | grass pitches | 722 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.