Tin Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 6DB 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 Tin Street, Oldham, OL9 6DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 6DD, OL9 6QR, OL9 6QJ, OL9 6QT, OL1 2EW, OL9 6BY, OL9 6DH, OL1 2EJ, OL1 2EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 6DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.9% | 49.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 6DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 35.2% | 38.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 53.9% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 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 | 49.6% | 44.1% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 39.7% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 6DB this area, 36.2% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.7% | 36.2% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 14.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.2% | 16.7% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 1.7% 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 | 90.3% | 94.2% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 93.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -79.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 56.9% | 58.5% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 41.7% | 39.3% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 33.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 58.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 30.8% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.2% | 2.9% | -26.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.8% | 37.2% | -36.4% |
| Christian | 1.5% | 46.2% | -44.7% |
| Muslim | 91.3% | 6.5% | 84.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tin Street was 2.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 566.7% higher than the Chadderton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tin Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 9 local areas in Chadderton Central and the 8th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Oldham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Tin Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £24,000 | 1995-09-06 | £142,408 |
| 26 Tin Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £22,500 | 1995-03-31 | £130,838 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 6DB 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 55 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,252 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 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | - not rated | 495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Middleton Road , Oldham OL9 6BH | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Infant and Nursery School Winterbottom Street , OL9 6HY | - not rated | 704 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 | 495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 734 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 768 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , Chadderton OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | - not rated | 1,398 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 | 720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,217 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 | 330 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 330 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 | 367 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackstone Secondary School Middleton Road , OL9 6JN | - not rated | 607 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 752 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Ocean Restaurant | Unit 3 Featherstall Road | 120 yd | |
| Gourmet Steak and Grill | Ellen Business Park, Ellen Street | 120 yd | |
| Chaii Bhais | 164 Chadderton Way | 174 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Stores Ltd, Featherstall Road North | 179 yd | |
| Bismillah | 98 Featherstall Road North | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 256 yd | |
| North Chadderton Con Club | 17 Victoria Street | 858 yd | |
| The Tommyfield | Tommyfield Inn, Henshaw Street | 900 yd | |
| Candlelight Function Venue | The Candlelight Club, New Radcliffe Street | 904 yd | |
| Sun Mill Inn | 503-507 Middleton Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumtaz Chai | 137 Featherstall Road North | 184 yd | |
| Ujan Vati Snack Bar | 90a Featherstall Road North | 208 yd | |
| Burgerize | Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street | 220 yd | |
| Tasty Fried Chicken | 261-263 Featherstall Road North | 251 yd | |
| Bread and Butter | 90 Chadderton Way | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 120 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 179 yd | |
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 230 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 943 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 179 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 233 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 335 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Oldham College ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 769 yd | |
| Oldham Leisure Centre MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 896 yd | |
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.