Dame Street is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 6RY 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 Dame Street, Oldham, OL9 6RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 6RZ, OL9 6TR, OL9 6SG, OL1 2NT, OL9 6QT, OL1 2PN, OL9 6SE, OL9 6SQ, OL1 2NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 6RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 31.3% | 41.2% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 44.9% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 51.8% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 27.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 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.
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.3% | 27.3% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 12.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 19.8% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 15.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 9% | 3.7% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10% 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 | 70.5% | 66.6% | -3.9% | 1.1% | 65.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 21.1% | 10% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -71.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 63.1% | 65.7% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.2% | 23% | -11.2% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.8% | 65.7% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 0.6% | -29.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.4% | 37.2% | -32.8% |
| Christian | 11.6% | 46.2% | -34.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 78.1% | 6.5% | 71.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dame 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 -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dame Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £21,000 | 1997-01-31 | £125,246 |
| 25 Dame Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £22,000 | 1996-12-06 | £129,222 |
| 27 Dame Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £22,750 | 1996-12-06 | £133,628 |
| 2 Dame Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £21,000 | 1996-12-03 | £123,348 |
| 19 Dame Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £22,000 | 1996-08-23 | £127,930 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 6RY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 3,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Middleton Road , Oldham OL9 6BH | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Junior School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY | - not rated | 793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 1,072 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , Chadderton OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 5,426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,951 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 | 88 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 277 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 277 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackstone Secondary School Middleton Road , OL9 6JN | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Steak and Grill | Ellen Business Park, Ellen Street | 205 yd | |
| Indian Ocean Restaurant | Unit 3 Featherstall Road | 205 yd | |
| Westwood East Restaurant | 8 Eleanor Street | 256 yd | |
| Oldham Fried Chicken | 251-253 Featherstall Road North | 263 yd | |
| Oldham Snooker Academy | Osborne Mill, Unit 28 Waddington Street | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 149 yd | |
| North Chadderton Con Club | 17 Victoria Street | 845 yd | |
| Rifle Range Inn | 372 Burnley Lane | 882 yd | |
| Sun Mill Inn | 503-507 Middleton Road | 997 yd | |
| North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club | North Chadderton Social & Bowl, Broadway | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerize | Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street | 227 yd | |
| Tasty Fried Chicken | 261-263 Featherstall Road North | 278 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar One | 236 Garforth Street | 340 yd | |
| Mumtaz Chai | 137 Featherstall Road North | 399 yd | |
| Ujan Vati Snack Bar | 90a Featherstall Road North | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 87 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 205 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 488 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 863 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 184 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 357 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 620 yd | |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 642 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 830 yd | |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 855 yd |
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 885 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 931 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.