Broadway is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 8DW 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 Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 8DP, OL9 9NJ, OL9 8DZ, OL9 9NZ, OL9 8DR, OL9 9NH, OL9 8DY, OL9 8DS, OL9 9NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 8DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.6% | 49.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL9 8DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 31.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 52.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 44.6% | 52.5% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 11.1% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.6% | 11.7% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 31.1% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 92.3% | 83.3% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 92.3% | 90% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 90% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 579 Broadway, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2026-02-17 | £290,000 |
| 585 Broadway, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-10 | £220,284 |
| 581 Broadway, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-07-23 | £324,957 |
| 579 Broadway, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-11-20 | £310,020 |
| 557 Broadway, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2023-04-28 | £291,080 |
OL9 8DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 4,161 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 | 4,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 5,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8EB | - not rated | 182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Moston Primary School Moston Lane East , New Moston M40 3QJ | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Moston Infant School Moston Lane East , M40 3QJ | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester St Margaret's Road , New Moston M40 0JE | - not rated | 678 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy St Margaret's Road , New Moston M40 0JE | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 297 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collective Spirit Free School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8DX | - not rated | 297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Manchester High School for Boys Charlestown Road , Blackley M9 7FS | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,709 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 5,415 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,279 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halcyon Way School Gordon Street , Chadderton | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Bank Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxdenton Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 1,355 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Hotel by Compass Hospitality | Swallow Bower Hotel, Hollinwood Avenue | 442 yd | |
| Mumbai Spice | 327 Hollinwood Avenue | 459 yd | |
| Gossip On Broadway | 2 Broadway | 480 yd | |
| GG's Carribean Take Way Limited | 4 Broadway | 480 yd | |
| Noorie Fast Food | 355 Hollinwood Avenue | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefeater Whitegate Inn | Broadway | 39 yd | |
| New Moston Conservative Club | 273 Moston Lane East | 403 yd | |
| New Moston Club Company Ltd | 64 Parkfield Road North | 529 yd | |
| Boat and Horses | Boat & Horses Hotel, Broadway | 784 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Moston Lane | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Kitchen | 350 Hollinwood Avenue | 453 yd | |
| Papu's Deli | 362 Hollinwood Avenue | 453 yd | |
| Prime Pizza | 331 Hollinwood Avenue | 459 yd | |
| Tasties | 323 Hollinwood Avenue | 459 yd | |
| Raj Cuisine & Pizza Bar | 339 Hollinwood Avenue | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale | Costco, 430 Broadway | 600 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Hollinwood Avenue | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Leisure Centre BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| Nuthurst Park NEVIN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 807 yd |
| Yew Tree Community School ALCESTER STREET | grass pitches | 993 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.