Bentley Street is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 6PE is located in the Chadderton Central 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 Bentley Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 6PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 6PG, OL9 6PQ, OL9 6NX, OL9 6SH, OL9 6PY, OL9 6PJ, OL9 6SJ, OL9 6NJ, OL9 6PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL9 6PE is primarily male, with 62% 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 | 39.8% | 38% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -13.0% |
| Male | 60.2% | 62% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 13.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL9 6PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.9% | 42.4% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 32.8% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 16.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.4% | 35.3% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 32.9% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 6PE this area, 39.2% 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 11.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 39.2% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 21.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 15.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 14.1% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 12.6% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -22.7% |
| Other | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.8% 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 | 22.9% | 31.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 30.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 65.4% | 49.8% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -31.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 75.8% | 71.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.6% | 19.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 71.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 20.9% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 0.8% | -7.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 1.2% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 45.1% | 6.5% | 38.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bentley 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Bentley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2022-04-29 | £187,304 |
| 24 Bentley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-02-15 | £179,317 |
| 24 Bentley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2008-06-20 | £147,159 |
| 12 Bentley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2003-10-03 | £174,102 |
OL9 6PE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,198 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 , Oldham OL9 6BH | 4out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | - not rated | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Junior School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 670 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 | 1,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 1,231 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Secondary School Middleton Road , OL9 6JN | - not rated | 302 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 276 Maygate , Off Chadderton Way OL9 6TR | - not rated | 840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Bar and Grill | 422-424 Middleton Road | 116 yd | |
| Paprika Delight | Unit 1, Oldham West Business Centre, Peel Street | 245 yd | |
| Jungle J's Play and Party Centre | Unit 1, Melbourne Commercial Centre, Watts Street | 315 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Customer Cafe) | 1 Milne Street | 331 yd | |
| Alex's Fish Bar | Unit 24 Chadderton Precinct, Middleton Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chadderton Con Club | 17 Victoria Street | 154 yd | |
| Sun Mill Inn | 503-507 Middleton Road | 302 yd | |
| Chadderton Reform Club | Chadderton Reform Club, Middleton Road | 440 yd | |
| Spring Vale Inn | 14 Burnley Street | 465 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown, Walsh Street | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Grill Oldham Ltd | 1 Peel Street | 245 yd | |
| Saz's Hot & Cold Sarnies | Land Used By Evergreen Developments, 11 Lansdowne Road | 308 yd | |
| Brunch Bistro | 1a Summers Street | 312 yd | |
| Century City | 296 Middleton Road | 327 yd | |
| Secret Burger Ltd | 5-6 Chadderton Precinct, Middleton Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 302 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 332 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 374 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 676 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 200 yd |
| Chadderton Wellbeing Centre BURNLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 631 yd |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 746 yd |
| Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 897 yd |
| Crossley Playing Fields HALBURY GARDENS | grass pitches | 978 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 | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.