Plato Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 6BD is located in the Coldhurst 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 Plato Street, Oldham, OL9 6BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 6BB, OL9 6DF, OL9 6AX, OL9 6BE, OL9 6AT, OL9 6BG, OL9 6AU, OL9 6QA, OL9 6AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 6BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.2% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.8% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 29.8% | 38% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 47.4% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 51% | 46.4% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 36.3% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around OL9 6BD this area, 44.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 44.8% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 26.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 10.7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 12.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 15.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 12.4% | 2.4% | -10.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 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 | 86.9% | 86.5% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 85.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 4.2% | 8% | 3.8% | 81.4% | -73.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 55.6% | 58.8% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 42.4% | 35.7% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 30.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.6% | 58.8% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 26.6% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.1% | 3.3% | -27.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 9.4% | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.5% | 37.2% | -33.7% |
| Christian | 4.9% | 46.2% | -41.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 86.7% | 6.5% | 80.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plato Street 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 -45.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Plato Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £61,999 | 2016-04-20 | £119,636 |
| 21 Plato Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2009-10-22 | £118,967 |
| 23 Plato Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2008-01-04 | £148,041 |
| 25 Plato Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2005-07-28 | £131,908 |
| 19 Plato Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £23,000 | 2003-01-03 | £92,968 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 6BD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Other | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 3,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 5,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Academy Middleton Road , Oldham OL9 6BH | 4out of 4 | 76 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | - not rated | 76 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Infant and Nursery School Winterbottom Street , OL9 6HY | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Junior School Winterbottom Street , OL9 6HY | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Winterbottom Street , OL9 6HY | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY | - not rated | 433 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 577 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , Chadderton OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 854 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Blackstone Secondary School Middleton Road , OL9 6JN | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 563 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 | 780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maimuna Caffe | Fashion Bazaar, Featherstall Road North | 81 yd | |
| Grand Venue | Anchor Business Park, Featherstall Road North | 92 yd | |
| Keyaans Kitchen | 25 Featherstall Road North | 120 yd | |
| Mocktailbar by Sugarclouds | Unit 3, Bay Street | 128 yd | |
| Fat Twins | 47 Featherstall Road North | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 684 yd | |
| North Chadderton Con Club | 17 Victoria Street | 809 yd | |
| Banktop Tavern | Bank Top Tavern, King Square, King Street | 814 yd | |
| Candlelight Function Venue | The Candlelight Club, New Radcliffe Street | 832 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | Tommyfield Inn, Henshaw Street | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan Ajia | Anchor Mill Business Park, Unit 6 Featherstall Road North | 81 yd | |
| Yano Cha | 176 Middleton Road | 88 yd | |
| K Burgers & Kebabs Limited | 164 Middleton Road | 104 yd | |
| Food Junkie | 33 Featherstall Road North | 124 yd | |
| Subway | 69-71 Featherstall Road North | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 274 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 505 yd | |
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 641 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 9-11 Market Place | 932 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 315 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 528 yd |
| Oldham College ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Oldham Leisure Centre MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed) Windsor Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Sports Centre UNION STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 849 yd |
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 1,026 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 | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.