Cathedral Road is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 0AY 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 Cathedral Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 0AZ, OL9 0AX, OL9 0AU, OL9 0AT, OL9 0BE, OL9 0BA, OL9 0RR, OL9 0AR, OL9 0BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 0AY 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 | 48.8% | 47.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.6% | 1.4% | 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 OL9 0AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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 | 29% | 27% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 61% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 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 | 48.8% | 47.8% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 20.2% | 18.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.4% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 30.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.5% | 88.2% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 91.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 90.8% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 71.9% | 46.2% | 25.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cathedral Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chadderton Central 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 -28.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Cathedral Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-25 | £392,333 |
| 17 Cathedral Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-01-03 | £421,328 |
| 19 Cathedral Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-07-29 | £523,481 |
| 31 Cathedral Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-07-08 | £333,814 |
| 27 Cathedral Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2019-06-28 | £324,233 |
OL9 0AY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mills Hill Primary School Baytree Avenue , Chadderton OL9 0NH | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,332 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 | 2,652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,262 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 | 627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 2,783 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangry Hub | 1 Parkgate | 387 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Chaddderton Hall Park, Chadderton Hall Road | 713 yd | |
| Nandos | 21 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 916 yd | |
| ASDA Living Cafe | 2 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 916 yd | |
| KFC | 5 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Inn | 23 Chadderton Fold | 568 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Chadderton Park Inn, Burnley Lane | 570 yd | |
| North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club | North Chadderton Social & Bowl, Broadway | 598 yd | |
| Horton Arms | 19 Street Bridge Road | 694 yd | |
| Rifle Range Inn | 372 Burnley Lane | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KD Butties Limited | 1 Parkgate | 387 yd | |
| The Mystery | 5 Parkgate | 387 yd | |
| Mamma's | 1A Parkgate | 387 yd | |
| Inaruku Sushi | 5 Parkgate | 387 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 1 Park Avenue | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 90 Cathedral Road | 395 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Road NORWICH AVENUE | grass pitches | 180 yd |
| North Chadderton School CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 247 yd |
| St Matthews Church ST. MATTHEWS VICARAGE ST. MATTHEWS VICARAGE MILL BROW | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Chadderton Fold CHADDERTON FOLD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Chadderton Hall Park CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 698 yd |
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 802 yd |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oldham) ELK MILL CENTRE RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 970 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.