Moray Road is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 8AE 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 Moray Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 8AF, OL9 8LL, OL9 8AG, OL9 8AB, OL9 8LU, OL9 8AD, OL9 8LF, OL9 8LR, OL9 8LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 8AE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 48.3% | 47.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL9 8AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 51.6% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 34.9% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 6.3% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 53.5% | 51% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 32% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 17.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 24.1% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 21.5% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 20.9% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.8% | 83.5% | -14.3% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.7% | 93.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 94.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moray Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chadderton Central 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Moray Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2025-05-16 | £157,093 |
| 21 Moray Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-10-10 | £154,990 |
| 19 Moray Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £134,950 | 2022-12-12 | £153,869 |
| 11 Moray Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-04-29 | £156,292 |
| 9 Moray Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2020-05-07 | £202,144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,201 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 | 4,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 5,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Community School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | - not rated | 182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Junior School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Infant School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Derby Street , Chadderton OL9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Chadderton School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8EA | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collective Spirit Free School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8DX | - not rated | 960 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Off Canon Dolan Way , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 2out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | - not rated | 988 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,572 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chances Mentoring Unit 3 Whitegate Business Centre , Jardine Way OL9 9JT | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 485 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Bank Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 485 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxdenton Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 485 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baguettes of Broadway | 104 Whitegate Lane | 326 yd | |
| McDonald's | Unit 1, Jardine Way | 338 yd | |
| Indish Restaurant | Indish, Jardine Way | 338 yd | |
| Anna's Community Cafe | Coalshaw Green Park, Coalshaw Green Road | 355 yd | |
| Subway | 455-457 Broadway | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washbrook Tavern | 315-317 Washbrook | 556 yd | |
| Boat and Horses | Boat & Horses Hotel, Broadway | 582 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 1 Denton Lane | 592 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 138 Old Lane | 779 yd | |
| Nimble Nook Working Mens Club | Nimble Nook Working Mens Club, Foxdenton Lane | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Lee Fish & Chips | 87 Thompson Lane | 233 yd | |
| Indish Express | 91 Thompson Lane | 233 yd | |
| Yoba | 31 Coalshaw Green Road | 417 yd | |
| Burgereats | 451 Broadway | 466 yd | |
| Welcome | 121 Long Lane | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 338 yd | |
| Costco Wholesale | Costco, 430 Broadway | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Community School ALCESTER STREET | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Coalshaw Green Park COALSHAW GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Newman Rc College BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 964 yd | |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,047 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 | 167.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.