Richmond Avenue is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 8LH 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 Richmond Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 8LJ, OL9 8JU, OL9 8LQ, OL9 8JW, OL9 8JX, OL9 8NQ, OL9 8JP, OL9 8LW, OL9 8LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL9 8LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 52.1% | 54.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 8LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 44.7% | 49.2% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 38.3% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 5.4% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 44.8% | 49% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 29.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 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 8LH this area, 30.2% 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 30.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 15.8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 13.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.5% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.2% | 79% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 94.7% | 88% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 88.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 7.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chadderton South 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 -48.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Richmond Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-21 | £218,762 |
| 2 Richmond Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2022-02-11 | £182,472 |
| 19 Richmond Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-12-22 | £187,506 |
| 11 Richmond Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-06-22 | £188,966 |
| 11 Richmond Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2014-05-27 | £153,062 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 8LH 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,892 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 | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Road Primary School Derby Street , Chadderton OL9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Crawley Way , Off Denton Lane OL9 9ED | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathershaw College Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw OL8 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,381 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna's Community Cafe | Coalshaw Green Park, Coalshaw Green Road | 137 yd | |
| Olive Tree Cafe | 132 Fields New Road | 545 yd | |
| Clipper Logistics | Raven Mill, Raven Avenue | 548 yd | |
| Samwiches | 47 Stanley Road | 563 yd | |
| McDonald's | Unit 1, Jardine Way | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washbrook Tavern | 315-317 Washbrook | 254 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 138 Old Lane | 482 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 1 Denton Lane | 665 yd | |
| Boat and Horses | Boat & Horses Hotel, Broadway | 890 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 172 Manchester Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoba | 31 Coalshaw Green Road | 110 yd | |
| Wing Lee Fish & Chips | 87 Thompson Lane | 252 yd | |
| Indish Express | 91 Thompson Lane | 252 yd | |
| New Polash Takeaway | 149 Drury Lane | 595 yd | |
| Fozzy's Cafe | 147 Drury Lane | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 583 yd | |
| Costco Wholesale | Costco, 430 Broadway | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coalshaw Green Park COALSHAW GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 361 yd |
| Yew Tree Community School ALCESTER STREET | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 915 yd | |
| Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 927 yd |
| Newman Rc College BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Chapel Road Training Ground) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.