Nelson Way is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 8NL 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 Nelson Way, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 8NN, OL9 8JL, OL9 7QD, OL9 8NQ, OL9 7HS, OL9 8NW, OL9 8BP, OL9 8JW, OL9 8BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 8NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 51.9% | -5.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 43% | 48.1% | 5.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 33.8% | 44.7% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 29.3% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 19.7% | 15.9% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 6.7% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 42.2% | 36.7% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 34.8% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 12.5% | 10% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around OL9 8NL this area, 35.1% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 35.1% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 16.3% | 6.7% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 13.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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 | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.5% | 74.6% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 89.8% | 85.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 85.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nelson Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2023-11-29 | £133,572 |
| 7 Nelson Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £177,320 | 2023-11-06 | £204,181 |
| 57 Nelson Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-01-17 | £108,434 |
| 12 Nelson Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £76,300 | 2018-03-29 | £135,891 |
| 21 Nelson Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2008-04-10 | £151,923 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,668 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 | 5,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Road Primary School Derby Street , Chadderton OL9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | 4out of 4 | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stanley Road , Chadderton OL9 7HA | - not rated | 419 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Junior School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Infant School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Off Canon Dolan Way , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 2out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC High Specialist Humanities School Grange Avenue , OL8 4ED | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chadderton School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8EA | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Community 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 | 2,034 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,221 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 | 795 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belford College Limited Grange Avenue , Werneth OL8 4EL | - not rated | 801 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 804 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Bank Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 804 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxdenton Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 804 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna's Community Cafe | Coalshaw Green Park, Coalshaw Green Road | 354 yd | |
| Olive Tree Cafe | 132 Fields New Road | 374 yd | |
| Samwiches | 47 Stanley Road | 465 yd | |
| Clipper Logistics | Raven Mill, Raven Avenue | 499 yd | |
| Wumz Cuisine | 324 Manchester Road | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washbrook Tavern | 315-317 Washbrook | 86 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 138 Old Lane | 237 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 1 Denton Lane | 676 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 172 Manchester Road | 706 yd | |
| Polish Club | Sunnyside House, Chamber Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoba | 31 Coalshaw Green Road | 212 yd | |
| Wing Lee Fish & Chips | 87 Thompson Lane | 386 yd | |
| Indish Express | 91 Thompson Lane | 386 yd | |
| Burgers & Beyond | 122 Oxford Street | 578 yd | |
| Ashi's Takeaway | 117 Oxford Street | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gallaghers (Closed) Spencer Street | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Coalshaw Green Park COALSHAW GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Yew Tree Community School ALCESTER STREET | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 788 yd | |
| The Gym (Oldham) DRURY LANE | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Chapel Road Synthetic Pitch MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 924 yd |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Newman Rc College BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Chapel Road Training Ground) Chapel Road | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.