Old Lane is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 7ER is located in the Chadderton South 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 Old Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 7EL, OL9 7HL, OL9 7JA, OL9 7EP, OL8 4PQ, OL9 7JB, OL9 7EX, OL9 7JE, OL9 7DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 7ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL9 7ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 25.5% | 32.4% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 52.7% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 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 | 38.7% | 44% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 33.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 16.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around OL9 7ER this area, 28.6% 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 28.6% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 10% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 21.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.9% 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 | 1.3% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 14.1% | 28.2% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 25.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.4% | 49.9% | -26.5% | 81.4% | -31.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 77.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 77.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 15.7% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 76.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.3% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 2.5% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 36.4% | 6.5% | 29.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chadderton South 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 -16.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Old Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-03-24 | £211,346 |
| 18 Old Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2019-06-07 | £150,291 |
| 2 Old Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2017-10-13 | £212,839 |
| 4 Old Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-06-23 | £203,205 |
| 18 Old Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2016-04-22 | £217,223 |
OL9 7ER 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 7ER area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 125 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Derby Street , Chadderton OL9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Hive Street , Hollinwood OL8 4QS | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,846 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,657 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wumz Cuisine | 324 Manchester Road | 151 yd | |
| Uncle's Tea Hut | 324 Manchester Road | 151 yd | |
| Samwiches | 47 Stanley Road | 239 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 197 Manchester Road | 384 yd | |
| Cafe Red | 25 Byron Street | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Club | Sunnyside House, Chamber Road | 337 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 172 Manchester Road | 389 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 138 Old Lane | 449 yd | |
| Washbrook Tavern | 315-317 Washbrook | 576 yd | |
| Westend Bowling Club | West End Bowling Club, Selkirk Avenue | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LV'enses | 81-83 Manchester Road | 93 yd | |
| Top Sweet House | 180 Manchester Road | 361 yd | |
| Chia Protein Bar | Victoria Trading Estate, Drury Lane | 637 yd | |
| Ashi's Takeaway | 117 Oxford Street | 670 yd | |
| Burgers & Beyond | 122 Oxford Street | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Hollins Road | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 509 yd |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Rc High School (Closed) Grange Avenue | 575 yd | |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Chapel Road Training Ground) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Oasis Academy Oldham OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Oasis Academy Chadderton OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Oak Pit Colliery (Closed) Hollins Road | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Coalshaw Green Park COALSHAW GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 797 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.