Slater Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 6ES 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 Slater Street, Oldham, OL9 6ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 6EG, OL9 6EJ, OL8 1DW, OL1 1LZ, OL8 1DS, OL9 6TA, OL1 1QE, OL8 1DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 6ES 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 6ES 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 Slater 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 -57.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Slater Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £5,820,000 | 2021-10-08 | £6,854,526 |
| 11 Slater Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £5,820,000 | 2021-10-08 | £6,854,526 |
| 11 Slater Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-11-08 | £434,832 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 6ES 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Academy Winterbottom Street , OL9 6HY | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School Lee Street , OL8 1EF | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School St Thomas Street , Werneth OL8 1SE | 2out of 4 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 293 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 375 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 585 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 662 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refuel | Oldham Sports Centre, Middleton Road | 151 yd | |
| Kebabish Peri Peri | 85 West Street | 173 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Ltd | Mecca Bingo, King Square, King Street | 194 yd | |
| Shimlas | Kings Hall Apartments, 23-25 King Street | 287 yd | |
| The Tanase Tavern | 27 King Street | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banktop Tavern | Bank Top Tavern, King Square, King Street | 275 yd | |
| The George Tavern | 42 George Street | 360 yd | |
| Candlelight Function Venue | The Candlelight Club, New Radcliffe Street | 519 yd | |
| Cob and Coal Tap | Stall 12-15, Tommyfield Indoor Market, Albion Street | 534 yd | |
| Buck & Union | 36 Union Street | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 72 George Street | 327 yd | |
| Georgia Fried Chicken | 49 King Street | 342 yd | |
| Combo Kitchen | Unit 2, Plot 8, Bank Top Industrial Estate, Lee Street | 367 yd | |
| Juicyy | 9 Union Street | 387 yd | |
| Santos | 11-15 Union Street | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 9-11 Market Place | 508 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 60 Union Street | 671 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 711 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit B2 Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road | 931 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham Leisure Centre MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 151 yd |
| Oldham College ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Sports Centre UNION STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 278 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 568 yd |
| Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| St Thomas' Primary School SCHOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 662 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed) Windsor Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Fit Bodz Gym PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE WORKS PRIMROSE BANK | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Oldham Sports Centre (Closed) Lord Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 755 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 827 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.