Engine Street is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 7JG 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 Engine Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 7HY, OL9 7JQ, OL9 7DX, OL9 7JD, OL9 7FG, OL9 7HX, OL9 7FJ, OL9 7QD, OL9 7JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL9 7JG is primarily male, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 51.1% | 43.1% | -8.0% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 56.9% | 8.0% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 7JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 44% | 51.5% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 32.9% | 8.8% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 4.6% | -10.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.9% | 37.1% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 29.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 22% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 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 7JG this area, 34.5% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.2% | 34.5% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 15.6% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.9% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 14% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% 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 | 4.8% | 28.2% | 23.4% | 1.1% | 27.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 10.8% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.5% | 56.4% | -27.1% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 89.2% | 81% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 16.7% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 81.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.6% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 34.7% | 6.5% | 28.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Engine Street 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 -12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Engine Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2023-11-01 | £160,285 |
| 8 Engine Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2023-08-14 | £131,532 |
| 16 Engine Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-02-28 | £122,426 |
| 4 Engine Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-05-06 | £120,979 |
| 2 Engine Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2012-06-28 | £128,649 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 7JG 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 5,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Primary School Derby Street , Chadderton OL9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Crawley Way , Off Denton Lane OL9 9ED | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,900 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 | 1,906 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samwiches | 47 Stanley Road | 274 yd | |
| Wumz Cuisine | 324 Manchester Road | 477 yd | |
| Uncle's Tea Hut | 324 Manchester Road | 477 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Coalshaw Green Park, Coalshaw Green Road | 530 yd | |
| Olive Tree Cafe | 132 Fields New Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliers Arms | 138 Old Lane | 86 yd | |
| Washbrook Tavern | 315-317 Washbrook | 257 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 172 Manchester Road | 437 yd | |
| Polish Club | Sunnyside House, Chamber Road | 701 yd | |
| Westend Bowling Club | West End Bowling Club, Selkirk Avenue | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoba | 31 Coalshaw Green Road | 407 yd | |
| Top Sweet House | 180 Manchester Road | 421 yd | |
| LV'enses | 81-83 Manchester Road | 455 yd | |
| Burgers & Beyond | 122 Oxford Street | 455 yd | |
| Ashi's Takeaway | 117 Oxford Street | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 118 yd |
| Coalshaw Green Park COALSHAW GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 672 yd |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 759 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Rc High School (Closed) Grange Avenue | 870 yd | |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Chapel Road Training Ground) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Yew Tree Community School ALCESTER STREET | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 967 yd | |
| Oasis Academy Oldham OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.