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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.3%51.8%1.5% 51.0% 0.8%
Male49.7%48.2%-1.5% 49.0% -0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single32.6%36.9%4.3% 37.9% -1.0%
Married: Opposite sex48.1%48.5%0.4% 44.2% 4.3%
Married: Same sex0.6%0.8%0.2% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated6.8%2.1%-4.7% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced8.4%5.8%-2.6% 9.1% -3.3%
Widowed3.4%5.8%2.4% 6.1% -0.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.4%50.4%3.0% 48.4% 2.0%
Good health32%35%3.0% 33.6% 1.4%
Fair health13.5%11.3%-2.2% 12.7% -1.4%
Bad health4.6%3%-1.6% 4.0% -1.0%
Very bad health2.5%0.3%-2.2% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications38.2%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 Levels13.7%18.7%5.0% 13.4% 5.3%
Apprenticeship3.7%4.1%0.4% 5.3% -1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.1%13%0.9% 16.9% -3.9%
Degree or Similar12.7%23.6%10.9% 33.8% -10.2%
Other7.1%2.4%-4.7% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi15.2%24.4%9.2% 1.1% 23.3%
Chinese0.8%0%-0.8% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.1%1.4%0.3% 3.1% -1.7%
Pakistani37.1%31.5%-5.6% 2.7% 28.8%
Other Asian1.7%0%-1.7% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African1.1%1.4%0.3% 2.5% -1.1%
Black Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Mixed White and Asian4%3.8%-0.2% 0.8% 3.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%2.7%2.1% 0.9% 1.8%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White38.1%34.2%-3.9% 81.4% -47.2%
Other0.4%0%-0.4% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.5%77.9%4.4% 83.2% -5.3%
European Union2.7%3%0.3% 6.1% -3.1%
Rest of Europe0%0.5%0.5% 0.8% -0.3%
Africa0%0.3%0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia23.6%18.3%-5.3% 5.6% 12.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.2%0%-0.2% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK73.3%77.9%4.6% 83.2% -5.3%
10+ Years0.8%13.9%13.1% 9.8% 4.1%
5-10 Years1.7%2.5%0.8% 2.9% -0.4%
2-5 Years5.5%3%-2.5% 2.2% 0.8%
Less than 2 years18.7%2.7%-16.0% 1.9% 0.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.1% 76.7% 5.4%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland1.1% 1.3% -0.2%
Other EU countries0.5% 1.5% -1.0%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia5.4% 1.2% 4.2%
No passport held8.7% 13.5% -4.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion13.4% 37.2% -23.8%
Christian24.5% 46.2% -21.7%
Hindu0.8% 1.7% -0.9%
Muslim54.2% 6.5% 47.7%
Sikh0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Not answered6.5% 6.0% 0.5%

Safety

Is Block Lane Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,700
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in OL9 7QB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Block Lane are based on 181 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oldham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Block Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL9 7QB

Average Price
£123,239
Semi-Detached
£149,723
Terraced
£130,032
Detached
£300,383
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£1,245

Estimated Average Property Prices for Block Lane

Average Price
£152,338
Semi-Detached
£162,714
Terraced
£135,452
Detached
£235,382
Flats/Maisonettes
£99,297
Other
£406,173

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Block LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
234 Block Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£99,0002025-04-28 £99,000
236 Block Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£90,0002024-11-29 £92,439
244 Block Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£62,5002022-09-15 £69,102
212 Block Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£117,0002022-02-11 £136,790
206 Block Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£117,5002021-10-26 £144,605
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL9 7QB

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee75
Looking after home or family31
Retired26
Part-Time Employee26
Self-Employed24
Student (economically inactive)21
Other15
Unemployed13
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles34
Manufacturing16
Human health and social work activities15
Construction14
Education14
Accommodation and food service activities12
Transport and storage10
Administrative and support service activities9
Financial and insurance activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Information and communication3
Real estate activities2
Other1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Olive Tree Cafe132 Fields New Road344 yd
Samwiches47 Stanley Road505 yd
Clipper LogisticsRaven Mill, Raven Avenue567 yd
Anna's Community CafeCoalshaw Green Park, Coalshaw Green Road591 yd
Coffee and Cake301 Denton Lane680 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Colliers Arms138 Old Lane151 yd
Washbrook Tavern315-317 Washbrook286 yd
Royal Oak172 Manchester Road522 yd
The Sportsman1 Denton Lane767 yd
Dog Inn1 Block Lane782 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Burgers & Beyond122 Oxford Street334 yd
Ashi's Takeaway117 Oxford Street389 yd
Yoba31 Coalshaw Green Road449 yd
Top Sweet House180 Manchester Road518 yd
Lahori Chaska1 Warwick Street539 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
LidlUnit 2, Jardine Way931 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Gallaghers (Closed)
Spencer Street
health and fitness suite311 yd
Saint Saviours Church
Bishopgate St
735 yd
Werneth Park
FREDERICK STREET
tennis courts737 yd
Coalshaw Green Park
COALSHAW GREEN ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts784 yd
Yew Tree Community School
ALCESTER STREET
grass pitches934 yd
The Gym (Oldham)
DRURY LANE
health and fitness suite948 yd
Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch
MANCHESTER ROAD
artificial grass pitch992 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 suite1,042 yd
Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed)
Windsor Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,064 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed183.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.