Busk Walk is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 6SG 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 Busk Walk, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 6SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 6RB, OL9 6SE, OL9 6SQ, OL9 6RD, OL9 6SF, OL9 6RT, OL9 6RY, OL9 6RE, OL9 6RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 6SG 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 Busk Walk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Busk Walk, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-12-13 | £185,971 |
| 12 Busk Walk, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-11-05 | £147,984 |
| 10 Busk Walk, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-04-16 | £163,088 |
| 7 Busk Walk, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-12-21 | £157,549 |
| 5 Busk Walk, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2010-10-07 | £158,679 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 6SG 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 | 3,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 3,912 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 | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Junior School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Infant and Nursery School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | - not rated | 742 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 | 878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 1,153 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Vaughan Street , Royton OL2 5DL | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 5,384 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 | 1,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,848 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 | 169 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 231 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 231 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackstone Secondary School Middleton Road , OL9 6JN | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Preparatory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lunge Box | Manchester Fencing Centre, Osborne Mill, Osborne Street | 228 yd | |
| Oldham Snooker Academy | Osborne Mill, Unit 28 Waddington Street | 238 yd | |
| Gourmet Steak and Grill | Ellen Business Park, Ellen Street | 267 yd | |
| Indian Ocean Restaurant | Unit 3 Featherstall Road | 267 yd | |
| Westwood East Restaurant | 8 Eleanor Street | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 262 yd | |
| North Chadderton Con Club | 17 Victoria Street | 763 yd | |
| Rifle Range Inn | 372 Burnley Lane | 791 yd | |
| North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club | North Chadderton Social & Bowl, Broadway | 891 yd | |
| Sun Mill Inn | 503-507 Middleton Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerize | Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street | 231 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar One | 236 Garforth Street | 246 yd | |
| Tasty Fried Chicken | 261-263 Featherstall Road North | 391 yd | |
| Mumtaz Chai | 137 Featherstall Road North | 427 yd | |
| Ujan Vati Snack Bar | 90a Featherstall Road North | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 189 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 267 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 553 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 764 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 221 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 410 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 631 yd | |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 720 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 742 yd |
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 899 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.