Granby Street is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 8EG 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 2007-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Granby Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 8EY, OL9 8HD, OL9 8HA, OL9 8HB, OL9 8EX, OL9 8HL, OL9 8HZ, OL9 8HH, OL9 8HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 8EG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.6% | 49.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 34.3% | 38.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 44.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 49.6% | 47.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.1% | 19.5% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 11% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 23.3% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 26.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 89.4% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 95.1% | 93.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 94.5% | 93.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granby Street 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Emmanuel Court Granby Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-03-28 | £103,219 |
| Flat 5 Emmanuel Court Granby Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2016-03-02 | £116,803 |
| Flat 12 Emmanuel Court Granby Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £115,300 | 2007-06-12 | £161,092 |
| Flat 11 Emmanuel Court Granby Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-06-08 | £160,673 |
| Flat 8 Emmanuel Court Granby Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £115,300 | 2007-05-23 | £162,564 |
OL9 8EG 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 5,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8EB | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Hive Street , Hollinwood OL8 4QS | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Derby Street , Chadderton OL9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,870 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petal Bloom | 41 Turf Lane | 211 yd | |
| The Old School BBQ Bus Ltd | Alford Street | 447 yd | |
| La Via | 13 Railway Road | 480 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Bowling Street | 486 yd | |
| Starbucks | 2 Bowling Street | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon & Horses | 483-485 Manchester Road | 709 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 699 Oldham Road | 799 yd | |
| Washbrook Tavern | 315-317 Washbrook | 868 yd | |
| Houghton Arms | 708 Oldham Road | 909 yd | |
| New Moston Club Company Ltd | 64 Parkfield Road North | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Polash Takeaway | 149 Drury Lane | 169 yd | |
| Fozzy's Cafe | 147 Drury Lane | 169 yd | |
| Chia Protein Bar | Victoria Trading Estate, Drury Lane | 483 yd | |
| Subway (Hallon Ltd) | Shell Filling Station, 257 Manchester Road | 578 yd | |
| Failsworth Tandoori and Pizza | 487 Manchester Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Hollinwood Avenue | 611 yd | |
| Costco Wholesale | Costco, 430 Broadway | 976 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 1,073 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 650-652 Oldham Road | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coalshaw Green Park COALSHAW GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Yew Tree Community School ALCESTER STREET | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 759 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Chapel Road Training Ground) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Mabel Road NORMAN STREET | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.