Block Lane is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 7QB 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 Block Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 7QA, OL9 7BF, OL9 7JL, OL9 7BP, OL9 7JQ, OL9 7QD, OL9 7DX, OL9 7SW, OL9 7BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 7QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 32.6% | 36.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 48.5% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 50.4% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 35% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 38.2% | 22.8% | -15.4% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 15.4% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 18.7% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 23.6% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.2% 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% | 24.4% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 23.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 37.1% | 31.5% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 28.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 38.1% | 34.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -47.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 73.5% | 77.9% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.6% | 18.3% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| 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% | 77.9% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.9% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 2.7% | -16.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.4% | 37.2% | -23.8% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 54.2% | 6.5% | 47.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Block Lane 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 -22.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234 Block Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2025-04-28 | £99,000 |
| 236 Block Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-11-29 | £92,439 |
| 244 Block Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2022-09-15 | £69,102 |
| 212 Block Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2022-02-11 | £136,790 |
| 206 Block Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2021-10-26 | £144,605 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 7QB 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 | 75 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| 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 | 5,141 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 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Crawley Way , Off Denton Lane OL9 9ED | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | 3out of 4 | 858 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 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,870 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 | 1,876 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,041 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 | 851 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 1,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Tree Cafe | 132 Fields New Road | 344 yd | |
| Samwiches | 47 Stanley Road | 505 yd | |
| Clipper Logistics | Raven Mill, Raven Avenue | 567 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Coalshaw Green Park, Coalshaw Green Road | 591 yd | |
| Coffee and Cake | 301 Denton Lane | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliers Arms | 138 Old Lane | 151 yd | |
| Washbrook Tavern | 315-317 Washbrook | 286 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 172 Manchester Road | 522 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 1 Denton Lane | 767 yd | |
| Dog Inn | 1 Block Lane | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers & Beyond | 122 Oxford Street | 334 yd | |
| Ashi's Takeaway | 117 Oxford Street | 389 yd | |
| Yoba | 31 Coalshaw Green Road | 449 yd | |
| Top Sweet House | 180 Manchester Road | 518 yd | |
| Lahori Chaska | 1 Warwick Street | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 735 yd | |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 737 yd |
| Coalshaw Green Park COALSHAW GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Yew Tree Community School ALCESTER STREET | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 992 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Rc High School (Closed) Grange Avenue | 1,026 yd | |
| Newman Rc College BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,042 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed) Windsor Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,064 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.