Cotton Mill Crescent is in Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 7JL is located in the Werneth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotton Mill Crescent, Oldham, OL9 7JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 7QA, OL9 7DX, OL9 7DH, OL9 7FG, OL9 7QB, OL9 7JQ, OL9 7DQ, OL9 7DL, OL9 7BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL9 7JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 54.4% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 45.6% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 7JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 32.6% | 34.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 52% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 5.1% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 47.4% | 51.1% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.3% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 7JL this area, 35% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 35% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 24.4% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.7% 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 | 15.2% | 28% | 12.8% | 1.1% | 26.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 37.1% | 45% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 42.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 38.1% | 12.7% | -25.4% | 81.4% | -68.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 73.5% | 67% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.6% | 27.8% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 22.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 67.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 26.7% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 2% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.2% | 37.2% | -33.0% |
| Christian | 11.7% | 46.2% | -34.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 79.5% | 6.5% | 73.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotton Mill Crescent 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Cotton Mill Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-09-27 | £223,672 |
| 35 Cotton Mill Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2013-07-08 | £214,299 |
| 35 Cotton Mill Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2013-07-08 | £214,299 |
| 3 Cotton Mill Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2008-04-14 | £118,779 |
OL9 7JL 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 7JL 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 | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 5,259 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 | 322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Crawley Way , Off Denton Lane OL9 9ED | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,945 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 | 1,801 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,990 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 | 964 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 1,894 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 | 444 yd | |
| Olive Tree Cafe | 132 Fields New Road | 459 yd | |
| Wumz Cuisine | 324 Manchester Road | 620 yd | |
| Uncle's Tea Hut | 324 Manchester Road | 620 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Coalshaw Green Park, Coalshaw Green Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliers Arms | 138 Old Lane | 118 yd | |
| Washbrook Tavern | 315-317 Washbrook | 333 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 172 Manchester Road | 407 yd | |
| Dog Inn | 1 Block Lane | 806 yd | |
| Polish Club | Sunnyside House, Chamber Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers & Beyond | 122 Oxford Street | 293 yd | |
| Ashi's Takeaway | 117 Oxford Street | 335 yd | |
| Top Sweet House | 180 Manchester Road | 401 yd | |
| Lahori Chaska | 1 Warwick Street | 479 yd | |
| Yoba | 31 Coalshaw Green Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 211 yd |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 649 yd |
| Coalshaw Green Park COALSHAW GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 837 yd | |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Rc High School (Closed) Grange Avenue | 908 yd | |
| Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 925 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed) Windsor Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| Yew Tree Community School ALCESTER STREET | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Chapel Road Training Ground) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.