Alligin Close is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 0LZ 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 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alligin Close, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 0LF, OL9 0LY, OL9 0ND, OL9 0QN, OL9 0NY, OL9 0NZ, OL9 0NF, OL9 0NE, OL9 0QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 0LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.3% | 36.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 49.2% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.6% | 53.5% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 32.1% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.5% | 14.1% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.7% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 22.1% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 29.5% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.6% | 85.5% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 96.5% | 88.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 88.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alligin Close 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 -36.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Alligin Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-05-20 | £504,248 |
| 12 Alligin Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-11-28 | £467,475 |
| 10 Alligin Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-08-19 | £522,826 |
| 5 Alligin Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-04-04 | £486,859 |
| 10 Alligin Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2018-07-06 | £538,267 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 3,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mills Hill Primary School Baytree Avenue , Chadderton OL9 0NH | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Albion Street , Chadderton OL9 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,805 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,500 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 | 794 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baytree Flowers and Coffeehouse | 653 Middleton Road | 547 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Chaddderton Hall Park, Chadderton Hall Road | 672 yd | |
| Relish 21 | St Herberts Court, Wellington Street | 715 yd | |
| Hangry Hub | 1 Parkgate | 757 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Customer Cafe) | 1 Milne Street | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Lane Tavern | 754 Middleton Road | 274 yd | |
| Chadderton Football Club | Chadderton A F C Ltd, Andrew Street | 582 yd | |
| North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club | North Chadderton Social & Bowl, Broadway | 783 yd | |
| Spring Vale Inn | 14 Burnley Street | 789 yd | |
| Chadderton Reform Club | Chadderton Reform Club, Middleton Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Lane Chippy | 815 Middleton Road | 308 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 1 Park Avenue | 708 yd | |
| KD Butties Limited | 1 Parkgate | 757 yd | |
| The Mystery | 5 Parkgate | 757 yd | |
| Mamma's | 1A Parkgate | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 90 Cathedral Road | 471 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 881 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 913 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Road NORWICH AVENUE | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| The Radclyffe School HUNT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 587 yd |
| The Radclyffe School (Closed) HUNT LANE | 587 yd | |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| North Chadderton School CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Chadderton Wellbeing Centre BURNLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Radclyffe Athletics Centre Hunt Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Chadderton Hall Park CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 737 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 776 yd |
| Chadderton Fold CHADDERTON FOLD | grass pitches | 967 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.