Berkshire Close is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 7SW 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 Berkshire Close, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 7SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 7SD, OL9 7SH, OL9 7BF, OL9 7SB, OL9 7SF, OL9 7BS, OL9 7QA, OL9 7BP, OL9 7BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL9 7SW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 52.8% | 53.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 31.8% | 41.8% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 45.3% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 34.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11.5% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 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 7SW this area, 30% 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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 30% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 15.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 16.1% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 17.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 10.6% | 4.2% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.4% 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 | 13.8% | 13.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 12.5% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 44.1% | 51.4% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 48.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2% | 10% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 26% | 14.4% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -67.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 57.7% 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 | 67.5% | 57.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.7% | 29.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 24.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67% | 57.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 23.7% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 6.4% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.6% | 37.2% | -30.6% |
| Christian | 17% | 46.2% | -29.2% |
| Muslim | 68.1% | 6.5% | 61.6% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berkshire Close 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Berkshire Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-09-08 | £200,864 |
| 13 Berkshire Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-05-27 | £154,977 |
| 9 Berkshire Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2015-09-14 | £201,843 |
| 15 Berkshire Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-09-05 | £175,916 |
| 17 Berkshire Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2009-07-06 | £251,950 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 7SW 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 | 73 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 68 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Other | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Junior Infant and Nursery School Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | - not rated | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Derby Street , Chadderton OL9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | - not rated | 585 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Off Canon Dolan Way , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 2out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,621 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belford College Limited Grange Avenue , Werneth OL8 4EL | - not rated | 616 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Kindergarten Newport Street , OL8 1RE | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Kingfisher Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Bank Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Community 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 | 376 yd | |
| Coffee and Cake | 301 Denton Lane | 595 yd | |
| Clipper Logistics | Raven Mill, Raven Avenue | 628 yd | |
| Samwiches | 47 Stanley Road | 663 yd | |
| Acorn Club - Before & After School | Christ Church C Of E Primary School, Crawley Way | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliers Arms | 138 Old Lane | 323 yd | |
| Washbrook Tavern | 315-317 Washbrook | 488 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 172 Manchester Road | 490 yd | |
| Dog Inn | 1 Block Lane | 590 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown, Walsh Street | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers & Beyond | 122 Oxford Street | 162 yd | |
| Ashi's Takeaway | 117 Oxford Street | 226 yd | |
| Lahori Chaska | 1 Warwick Street | 369 yd | |
| Top Sweet House | 180 Manchester Road | 498 yd | |
| Ying Chinese | 7 Block Lane | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 679 yd | |
| Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed) Windsor Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 885 yd |
| Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Coalshaw Green Park COALSHAW GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 987 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Rc High School (Closed) Grange Avenue | 1,020 yd | |
| Newman Rc College BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 141.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.