Maden Walk is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 0XA 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 Maden Walk, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 0LL, OL9 0HP, OL9 0HR, OL9 0HN, OL9 0HW, OL9 0HY, OL9 0HL, OL9 0DH, OL9 6NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 0XA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53% | 50% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47% | 50% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL9 0XA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 43.4% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 38.3% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 11.7% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 4.1% | -7.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 38.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 40.3% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 15.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 5.1% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 26.9% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 16.2% | 3.9% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 17.3% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 21.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 7.8% | 0.5% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.8% 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 | 23.7% | 48.2% | 24.5% | 1.1% | 47.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 66.8% | 34.8% | -32.0% | 81.4% | -46.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
In this area, 68.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 68.8% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 20.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 68.8% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 16.7% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.8% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 51.4% | 6.5% | 44.9% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maden Walk 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Maden Walk, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £140,400 | 2023-04-28 | £158,211 |
| 1 Maden Walk, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £21,750 | 1997-10-27 | £107,521 |
OL9 0XA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 0XA 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 | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 3,524 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 | 5,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Trees Junior School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Infant and Nursery School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 1,425 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackstone Secondary School Middleton Road , OL9 6JN | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 276 Maygate , Off Chadderton Way OL9 6TR | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Preparatory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Customer Cafe) | 1 Milne Street | 173 yd | |
| Ultimate Products | Manor Mill, Victoria Street | 229 yd | |
| Chadderton Bar and Grill | 422-424 Middleton Road | 291 yd | |
| Alex's Fish Bar | Unit 24 Chadderton Precinct, Middleton Road | 315 yd | |
| Jungle J's Play and Party Centre | Unit 1, Melbourne Commercial Centre, Watts Street | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chadderton Con Club | 17 Victoria Street | 246 yd | |
| Sun Mill Inn | 503-507 Middleton Road | 349 yd | |
| Spring Vale Inn | 14 Burnley Street | 364 yd | |
| Chadderton Reform Club | Chadderton Reform Club, Middleton Road | 374 yd | |
| Chadderton Football Club | Chadderton A F C Ltd, Andrew Street | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Burger Ltd | 5-6 Chadderton Precinct, Middleton Road | 315 yd | |
| Oldham Food Buzz | Unit 4, Watts Street | 450 yd | |
| Spice Grill Oldham Ltd | 1 Peel Street | 480 yd | |
| AB Snax | Stockfield Mill, Unit 24 "Stockfield Mill" | 516 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar One | 236 Garforth Street | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 175 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 311 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 349 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 695 yd | |
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 261 yd |
| Chadderton Wellbeing Centre BURNLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 402 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 449 yd |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 635 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 980 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,040 yd |
| Crossley Playing Fields HALBURY GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,052 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.