Sylvan Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 6LX 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 Sylvan Street, Oldham, OL9 6LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 6LU, OL9 6PW, OL9 6PX, OL9 6LH, OL9 6NB, OL9 6LS, OL9 6LJ, OL9 6JZ, OL9 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 6LX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.1% | 48.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 6LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 27.8% | 35.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 53.7% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 45.7% | 51.7% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 32.8% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 6LX this area, 37.8% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 37.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 14.4% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 11.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 17% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 13.5% | 3.7% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.5% 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 | 87.1% | 85.3% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 84.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -74.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 52.5% | 60.6% | 8.1% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 45.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% | 5.6% | 31.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.5% | 60.6% | 8.1% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 30.4% | 26.5% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.7% | 1% | -28.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.8% | 37.2% | -32.4% |
| Christian | 3% | 46.2% | -43.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 87.2% | 6.5% | 80.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sylvan 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 -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Sylvan Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-06-30 | £172,933 |
| 8 Sylvan Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £94,500 | 2018-12-07 | £149,004 |
| 44 Sylvan Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-10-11 | £108,658 |
| 46 Sylvan Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2016-12-09 | £165,722 |
| 26 Sylvan Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £800 | 2016-10-27 | £1,242 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 6LX 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 | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Academy Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Academy Winterbottom Street , OL9 6HY | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northmoor Academy Alderson Street , OL9 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,956 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 | 662 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amina Sweets & Restaurant | 63 Featherstall Road North | 206 yd | |
| The Grill | 59-61 Featherstall Road North | 208 yd | |
| Sanam | 53 Featherstall Road North | 216 yd | |
| Fat Twins | 47 Featherstall Road North | 228 yd | |
| Lucky's Diner Ltd | 118-120 Featherstall Road North | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chadderton Con Club | 17 Victoria Street | 489 yd | |
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 584 yd | |
| Sun Mill Inn | 503-507 Middleton Road | 643 yd | |
| Chadderton Reform Club | Chadderton Reform Club, Middleton Road | 771 yd | |
| Spring Vale Inn | 14 Burnley Street | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 69-71 Featherstall Road North | 197 yd | |
| Century City | 296 Middleton Road | 224 yd | |
| Mumtaz Chai | 137 Featherstall Road North | 224 yd | |
| Ujan Vati Snack Bar | 90a Featherstall Road North | 233 yd | |
| Food Junkie | 33 Featherstall Road North | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 384 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 395 yd | |
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 501 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 623 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 192 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 360 yd |
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 559 yd |
| Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Chadderton Wellbeing Centre BURNLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Oldham College ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 886 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 909 yd |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 945 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.