Raymond Avenue is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 7JN 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 Raymond Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 7HW, OL9 7JW, OL9 7HJ, OL9 7JP, OL9 7HT, OL9 7JR, OL9 7HF, OL9 7HE, OL9 7HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 7JN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51.1% | 48.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.5% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 33.3% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 46.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 7% | -8.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 36.4% | 38.9% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.7% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 18.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 7JN this area, 31.8% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51% | 31.8% | -19.2% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 12.3% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 11.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 18.5% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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 | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 19.3% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 16.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.3% | 66.7% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 88.3% | 80.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 13.1% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 80.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raymond Avenue 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 -22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Raymond Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2012-05-25 | £80,066 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,249 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 | 262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | 3out of 4 | 609 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 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,609 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 | 2,205 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,439 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 | 942 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 219 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Coalshaw Green Park, Coalshaw Green Road | 297 yd | |
| Wumz Cuisine | 324 Manchester Road | 471 yd | |
| Uncle's Tea Hut | 324 Manchester Road | 471 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 197 Manchester Road | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washbrook Tavern | 315-317 Washbrook | 256 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 138 Old Lane | 361 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 172 Manchester Road | 712 yd | |
| Polish Club | Sunnyside House, Chamber Road | 716 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 1 Denton Lane | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoba | 31 Coalshaw Green Road | 253 yd | |
| Chia Protein Bar | Victoria Trading Estate, Drury Lane | 496 yd | |
| New Polash Takeaway | 149 Drury Lane | 520 yd | |
| Fozzy's Cafe | 147 Drury Lane | 520 yd | |
| LV'enses | 81-83 Manchester Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 940 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Hollins Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coalshaw Green Park COALSHAW GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 367 yd |
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 593 yd |
| Yew Tree Community School ALCESTER STREET | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Chapel Road Training Ground) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Rc High School (Closed) Grange Avenue | 1,031 yd | |
| Oak Pit Colliery (Closed) Hollins Road | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 1,052 yd |
| Oasis Academy Oldham OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM OASIS ACADEMY OLDHAM HOLLINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,065 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.