Kirkbank Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 6BY is located in the Coldhurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirkbank Street, Oldham, OL9 6BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 6DH, OL1 2EF, OL9 6DW, OL1 2EE, OL1 2EW, OL1 2EG, OL9 6DT, OL1 2EB, OL9 6DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL9 6BY is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 49.7% | 46.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 53.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 31.9% | 40.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 49.9% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 52.5% | 46.4% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 33.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 13.7% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 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 6BY this area, 34.6% 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.2% | 34.6% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 14.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 11.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 18.6% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.6% 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 | 92.1% | 90.6% | -1.5% | 1.1% | 89.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -77.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 57.7% 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 | 56.3% | 57.7% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 43.2% | 37.5% | -5.7% | 5.6% | 31.9% |
| 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 | 55.5% | 57.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 31.1% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 21.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.8% | 2.6% | -28.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.8% | 37.2% | -36.4% |
| Christian | 2.6% | 46.2% | -43.6% |
| Muslim | 89.8% | 6.5% | 83.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkbank Street was 1.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 510.0% higher than the Chadderton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirkbank Street has the lowest crime rate of 9 local areas in Chadderton Central and the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Oldham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & G Upvc Ltd Kirkbank Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-02-01 | £193,819 |
| D & G Upvc Ltd Kirkbank Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-02-01 | £193,819 |
| D & G Upvc Ltd Kirkbank Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £190,100 | 2019-11-08 | £261,872 |
| D & G Upvc Ltd Kirkbank Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £190,100 | 2019-11-08 | £261,872 |
| 6 Kirkbank Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2018-01-31 | £176,638 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 6BY 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Other | 33 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 3,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | - not rated | 318 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Middleton Road , Oldham OL9 6BH | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | - not rated | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Infant and Nursery School Winterbottom Street , OL9 6HY | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | 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 | 318 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 601 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 601 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , Chadderton OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | - not rated | 1,204 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 | 553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 276 Maygate , Off Chadderton Way OL9 6TR | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackstone Secondary School Middleton Road , OL9 6JN | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderlust Bakery Ltd | Westend House, Library Lane | 55 yd | |
| Desi Cakes & Shakes | 77 Chadderton Way | 65 yd | |
| Chaii Bhais | 164 Chadderton Way | 157 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Stores Ltd, Featherstall Road North | 172 yd | |
| Oldham Fried Chicken | 251-253 Featherstall Road North | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 372 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | Tommyfield Inn, Henshaw Street | 702 yd | |
| Candlelight Function Venue | The Candlelight Club, New Radcliffe Street | 708 yd | |
| Banktop Tavern | Bank Top Tavern, King Square, King Street | 886 yd | |
| The George Tavern | 42 George Street | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread and Butter | 90 Chadderton Way | 91 yd | |
| Sa Nasta Oldham | 51 Chadderton Way | 168 yd | |
| Tasty Fried Chicken | 261-263 Featherstall Road North | 289 yd | |
| Ujan Vati Snack Bar | 90a Featherstall Road North | 319 yd | |
| Mumtaz Chai | 137 Featherstall Road North | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 172 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 315 yd | |
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 390 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 9-11 Market Place | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 191 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 376 yd |
| Oldham College ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 649 yd | |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Oldham Leisure Centre MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Oldham Sports Centre (Closed) Lord Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 995 yd | |
| Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South | health and fitness suite | 1,003 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.