Park Close is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 0AG is located in the Chadderton North 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 Park Close, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 0AD, OL9 0AQ, OL9 0AL, OL9 0EL, OL9 0AB, OL9 0AE, OL9 0AH, OL9 0EJ, OL9 0EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 0AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 32% | 34.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 46.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 45.6% | 49.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 31.9% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 25.1% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 13.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 19.5% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.9% 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 | 22.2% | 28.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 27.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 72.3% | 56.9% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -24.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 91.5% | 83.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 13% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| 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 | 91.2% | 83.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.3% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Muslim | 35.2% | 6.5% | 28.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Close was 2.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1706.7% higher than the Chadderton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 7 local areas in Chadderton Central and the 18th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Oldham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Park Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2013-07-26 | £212,325 |
| 7 Park Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2008-01-25 | £197,889 |
| 7 Park Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2007-05-23 | £192,896 |
| 5 Park Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2002-03-21 | £252,712 |
| 3 Park Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2001-09-21 | £266,213 |
OL9 0AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 OL9 0AG 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Albion Street , Chadderton OL9 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 140 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 2,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangry Hub | 1 Parkgate | 231 yd | |
| Ultimate Products | Manor Mill, Victoria Street | 672 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Customer Cafe) | 1 Milne Street | 734 yd | |
| Relish 21 | St Herberts Court, Wellington Street | 754 yd | |
| Baytree Flowers and Coffeehouse | 653 Middleton Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club | North Chadderton Social & Bowl, Broadway | 124 yd | |
| Rifle Range Inn | 372 Burnley Lane | 404 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Chadderton Park Inn, Burnley Lane | 421 yd | |
| Chadderton Football Club | Chadderton A F C Ltd, Andrew Street | 653 yd | |
| Spring Vale Inn | 14 Burnley Street | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 1 Park Avenue | 126 yd | |
| KD Butties Limited | 1 Parkgate | 231 yd | |
| The Mystery | 5 Parkgate | 231 yd | |
| Mamma's | 1A Parkgate | 231 yd | |
| Inaruku Sushi | 5 Parkgate | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 734 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 90 Cathedral Road | 789 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 811 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 921 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 286 yd |
| Cathedral Road NORWICH AVENUE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Chadderton Wellbeing Centre BURNLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| North Chadderton School CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oldham) ELK MILL CENTRE RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 907 yd |
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 915 yd |
| St Matthews Church ST. MATTHEWS VICARAGE ST. MATTHEWS VICARAGE MILL BROW | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 954 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.