Kidderminster Way is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 0RJ 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 Kidderminster Way, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 0RH, OL9 0RL, OL9 0RN, OL9 0RW, OL9 0PY, OL9 0PU, OL9 0PX, OL9 0PZ, OL9 0RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 0RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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% | 48.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 0RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 26.3% | 29.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 58.5% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 56.1% | 48.2% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 35.5% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 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 | 16.7% | 11.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 33.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96% | 93.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 76.7% | 19.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 65.5% | 46.2% | 19.3% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kidderminster Way 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.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Kidderminster Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-04-09 | £249,669 |
| 3 Kidderminster Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-02-13 | £249,445 |
| 1 Kidderminster Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2022-12-15 | £231,372 |
| 8 Kidderminster Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-02-25 | £232,600 |
| 5 Kidderminster Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2020-12-04 | £229,566 |
OL9 0RJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Hall Junior School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | - not rated | 394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | - not rated | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | - not rated | 848 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 | - not rated | 394 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | - not rated | 394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | - not rated | 837 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Off Canon Dolan Way , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 2out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 4,801 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chadderton Preparatory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferney Field Community Special School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | - not rated | 911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 276 Maygate , Off Chadderton Way OL9 6TR | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Cafe | Chaddderton Hall Park, Chadderton Hall Road | 454 yd | |
| Hangry Hub | 1 Parkgate | 662 yd | |
| Baytree Flowers and Coffeehouse | 653 Middleton Road | 853 yd | |
| Relish 21 | St Herberts Court, Wellington Street | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Lane Tavern | 754 Middleton Road | 597 yd | |
| Church Inn | 23 Chadderton Fold | 614 yd | |
| North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club | North Chadderton Social & Bowl, Broadway | 787 yd | |
| Chadderton Football Club | Chadderton A F C Ltd, Andrew Street | 859 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Chadderton Park Inn, Burnley Lane | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Lane Chippy | 815 Middleton Road | 629 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 1 Park Avenue | 660 yd | |
| KD Butties Limited | 1 Parkgate | 662 yd | |
| The Mystery | 5 Parkgate | 662 yd | |
| Mamma's | 1A Parkgate | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 90 Cathedral Road | 159 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Road NORWICH AVENUE | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| North Chadderton School CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Chadderton Hall Park CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 488 yd |
| Chadderton Fold CHADDERTON FOLD | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| St Matthews Church ST. MATTHEWS VICARAGE ST. MATTHEWS VICARAGE MILL BROW | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| The Radclyffe School HUNT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 854 yd |
| The Radclyffe School (Closed) HUNT LANE | 854 yd | |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 886 yd |
| Chadderton Wellbeing Centre BURNLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 992 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.