Ringwood Way is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 6SN 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 Ringwood Way, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 6SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 6SL, OL9 6NN, OL9 6SP, OL9 6SR, OL9 6NJ, OL9 6NX, OL9 6SW, OL9 6NW, OL9 6NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 6SN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 51.3% | 48.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.8% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 6SN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 25.2% | 30.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 55.5% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 38.8% | 46.9% | 8.1% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 30.1% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 17% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 6SN this area, 36.4% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 36.4% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 17.9% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 10.2% | 4.1% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26% 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 | 41.7% | 55.9% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 54.8% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 40.9% | 26% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -55.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 71.3% | 66% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.3% | 27.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 21.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 66% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 24.1% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 5% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.2% | 37.2% | -28.0% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 60.1% | 6.5% | 53.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ringwood Way 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 -23.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ringwood Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-11-02 | £196,683 |
| 2 Ringwood Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2008-06-19 | £210,432 |
| 16 Ringwood Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-08-03 | £218,850 |
| 1 Ringwood Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2004-07-22 | £296,093 |
| 11 Ringwood Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2004-07-19 | £277,703 |
OL9 6SN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 6SN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 5,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Albion Street , Chadderton OL9 9HT | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,260 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,081 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 | 1,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springboard Project 2 Medtia Square , Phoenix Street OL1 1AN | - not rated | 1,847 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Bar and Grill | 422-424 Middleton Road | 274 yd | |
| The Lunge Box | Manchester Fencing Centre, Osborne Mill, Osborne Street | 307 yd | |
| Ultimate Products | Manor Mill, Victoria Street | 314 yd | |
| Oldham Snooker Academy | Osborne Mill, Unit 28 Waddington Street | 321 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Customer Cafe) | 1 Milne Street | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chadderton Con Club | 17 Victoria Street | 275 yd | |
| Sun Mill Inn | 503-507 Middleton Road | 433 yd | |
| Chadderton Reform Club | Chadderton Reform Club, Middleton Road | 529 yd | |
| Spring Vale Inn | 14 Burnley Street | 539 yd | |
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century City | 296 Middleton Road | 382 yd | |
| Burgerize | Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street | 403 yd | |
| Spice Grill Oldham Ltd | 1 Peel Street | 433 yd | |
| Saz's Hot & Cold Sarnies | Land Used By Evergreen Developments, 11 Lansdowne Road | 434 yd | |
| Secret Burger Ltd | 5-6 Chadderton Precinct, Middleton Road | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 360 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 433 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 459 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 521 yd | |
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 319 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 470 yd |
| Chadderton Wellbeing Centre BURNLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 656 yd |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 817 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 912 yd |
| Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 142.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.