Hive Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL8 4QS 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 Hive Street, Oldham, OL8 4QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL8 4QP, OL8 4QT, OL8 4QU, OL8 4QR, OL8 4RE, OL8 4SQ, OL8 4RB, OL8 4RD, OL8 4QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL8 4QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 39.7% | 37.1% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 34.1% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 14.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 9.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 36.3% | 41.5% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 30.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 18.5% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 4QS this area, 37.1% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 37.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.2% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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 | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 19.3% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 16.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 88.8% | 68.2% | -20.6% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 81.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 81.2% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 81.2% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 25% | 6.5% | 18.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hive 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 stayed broadly stable by about -1.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Hive Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-01-30 | £135,657 |
| 31 Hive Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-12-02 | £155,405 |
| 41 Hive Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2024-06-21 | £279,303 |
| 33 Hive Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2022-08-26 | £157,061 |
| 42 Hive Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-04-30 | £160,792 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Hive Street , Hollinwood OL8 4QS | 3out of 4 | 96 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Derby Street , Chadderton OL9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Limeside Third Avenue , Limeside OL8 3SB | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Heron Street , OL8 4JD | 2out of 4 | 1,128 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 | 767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,663 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 | 2,476 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Red | 25 Byron Street | 131 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Bowling Street | 265 yd | |
| Starbucks | 2 Bowling Street | 265 yd | |
| Zena Bees Cafe | 208 Chapel Road | 342 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 197 Manchester Road | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Inn | 743 Hollins Road | 361 yd | |
| Polish Club | Sunnyside House, Chamber Road | 577 yd | |
| Waggon & Horses | 483-485 Manchester Road | 702 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | 489 Hollins Road | 838 yd | |
| Hollinwood Cricket Club | Hollinwood Cricket Club, Lime Lane | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway (Hallon Ltd) | Shell Filling Station, 257 Manchester Road | 171 yd | |
| Wong Kwok | 838 Hollins Road | 268 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen | 734 Hollins Road | 324 yd | |
| Chia Protein Bar | Victoria Trading Estate, Drury Lane | 327 yd | |
| New China | 729 Hollins Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Hollins Road | 422 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Chapel Road Training Ground) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 219 yd |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Oak Pit Colliery (Closed) Hollins Road | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Oasis Academy Oldham OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Oasis Academy Chadderton OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Coalshaw Green Park COALSHAW GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Hollinwood Sports Club LIME LANE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Limeside Park FIRST AVENUE | tennis courts | 875 yd |
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 945 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.