Burnley Lane is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 0EW is located in the Chadderton Central 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 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL1 2QP, OL9 0AA, OL9 0EG, OL9 0EJ, OL9 0EP, OL9 0EL, OL1 2QW, OL1 2RH, OL1 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 0EW 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 Burnley Lane 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.
Burnley Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 283 Burnley Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-02-28 | £186,830 |
| 277A Burnley Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-02-07 | £278,644 |
| 263 Burnley Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2022-11-21 | £180,658 |
| 285 Burnley Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-12-06 | £172,822 |
| 273 Burnley Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2021-11-26 | £219,384 |
OL9 0EW 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 0EW 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 | 4,848 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 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | 2out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,905 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 | 210 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | 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 | 304 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Elk Mill, Broadway | 524 yd | |
| Nandos | 21 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 538 yd | |
| ASDA Living Cafe | 2 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 538 yd | |
| KFC | 5 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle Range Inn | 372 Burnley Lane | 90 yd | |
| North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club | North Chadderton Social & Bowl, Broadway | 208 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Chadderton Park Inn, Burnley Lane | 234 yd | |
| Horton Arms | 19 Street Bridge Road | 884 yd | |
| Chadderton Football Club | Chadderton A F C Ltd, Andrew Street | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 1 Park Avenue | 288 yd | |
| KD Butties Limited | 1 Parkgate | 304 yd | |
| The Mystery | 5 Parkgate | 304 yd | |
| Mamma's | 1A Parkgate | 304 yd | |
| Inaruku Sushi | 5 Parkgate | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 620 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 892 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 1,002 yd | |
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 1,034 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 90 Cathedral Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 422 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oldham) ELK MILL CENTRE RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Cathedral Road NORWICH AVENUE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 829 yd | |
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| North Chadderton School CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 937 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 | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.