Hartford Square is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 7AG is located in the Werneth 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 Hartford Square, Oldham, OL9 7AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 7EA, OL9 7QR, OL9 7AH, OL9 7QS, OL9 6HQ, OL9 7AD, OL9 7EU, OL9 7EG, OL9 7AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 7AG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 28.4% | 48.4% | 20.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 71.6% | 51.6% | -20.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 7AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 55.1% | 46.1% | -9.0% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 33.3% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 36.3% | 58.1% | 21.8% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 21% | -17.2% | 33.6% | -12.6% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 8.9% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 24.5% | -18.2% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 7.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 28.4% | 20.5% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 15.7% | 3.9% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.4% 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 | 8.8% | 2.4% | -6.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 15.7% | 35.8% | 20.1% | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 54.9% | 37.4% | -17.5% | 81.4% | -44.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 48.4% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 15.7% | 28.7% | 13.0% | 2.7% | 26.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.7% | 13.1% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.7% | 47.6% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 11.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 21.6% | 7.3% | -14.3% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 76.7% | -25.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 12.1% | 0.3% | 11.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.3% | 37.2% | -21.9% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartford Square was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Werneth 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hartford Square, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2004-11-24 | £87,871 |
| 12 Hartford Square, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £13,800 | 1999-01-29 | £77,910 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 3,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Junior Infant and Nursery School Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summervale Primary School Lee Street , OL8 1EF | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School Lee Street , OL8 1EF | - not rated | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Lee Street , OL8 1EF | 2out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 825 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 997 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Off Canon Dolan Way , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 2out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 877 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 281 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Kindergarten Newport Street , OL8 1RE | - not rated | 288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Blackstone Secondary School Middleton Road , OL9 6JN | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belford College Limited Grange Avenue , Werneth OL8 4EL | - not rated | 863 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247Hotel.com | Former Travelodge, Windsor Road | 189 yd | |
| MT Belly's | 292 Manchester Street | 207 yd | |
| Sweet Obsession | 270a Manchester Street | 318 yd | |
| Old Mother Hubbards | 270 Manchester Street | 318 yd | |
| Grand Millon Restaurant | Westwood Business Centre, Featherstall Road South | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Inn | 1 Block Lane | 518 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown, Walsh Street | 667 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 172 Manchester Road | 801 yd | |
| Westend Bowling Club | West End Bowling Club, Selkirk Avenue | 957 yd | |
| Banktop Tavern | Bank Top Tavern, King Square, King Street | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Marrakesh | 334 Featherstall Road South | 103 yd | |
| Rice Bar | 322 Manchester Street | 118 yd | |
| Creative Bakes | 8 Olivers Court | 122 yd | |
| Khan's Pizza | 312 Manchester Street | 145 yd | |
| Oldham Star Kebab and Pizza House | 288 Manchester Street | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South | health and fitness suite | 187 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed) Windsor Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 189 yd |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 469 yd |
| St Thomas' Primary School SCHOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 663 yd |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Sports Centre UNION STREET WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 879 yd |
| Oldham Leisure Centre MIDDLETON ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Werneth Cricket Club Chamber Road | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Oldham College ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,035 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.