Alderroot is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 9AE is located in the Chadderton Central 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 Alderroot, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 9AD, OL9 9AG, OL9 7SZ, OL9 7TB, OL9 9AF, OL9 7TD, OL9 7EQ, OL9 9AH, OL9 8QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL9 9AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 51.3% | 54.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 45.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 25.5% | 37.1% | 11.6% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 38.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 5.9% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 18.4% | 11.8% | -6.6% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 36.4% | 42.7% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 23% | 17.4% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 9AE this area, 34.8% 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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 34.8% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 16.7% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 15.4% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.1% 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 | 9.3% | 24.2% | 14.9% | 1.1% | 23.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 80.7% | 60.1% | -20.6% | 81.4% | -21.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 86.6% | 76.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 16.1% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 76.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 5% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 28.5% | 6.5% | 22.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alderroot 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. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sidings Alderroot, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2016-03-31 | £509,510 |
| 22 Alderroot, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2005-01-20 | £487,090 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 5,195 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 | 5,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Junior Infant and Nursery School Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Middleton Road , Oldham OL9 6BH | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Middleton Road , OL9 6BH | - not rated | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Infant and Nursery School Winterbottom Street , OL9 6HY | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Bloom Street , Shaw OL9 6BP | - not rated | 941 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC MIDDLETON ROAD , OL9 6DE | - not rated | 1,114 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Secondary School Middleton Road , OL9 6JN | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Kindergarten Newport Street , OL8 1RE | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diodes Incorporated Staff Canteen (Olive Catering Services Ltd) | Unit 2 3, Bentfield Industrial Units, Stockfield Road | 326 yd | |
| Grand Millon Restaurant | Westwood Business Centre, Featherstall Road South | 384 yd | |
| Paprika Delight | Unit 1, Oldham West Business Centre, Peel Street | 498 yd | |
| Piri Desi | 175 Featherstall Road South | 530 yd | |
| MT Belly's | 292 Manchester Street | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Inn | 1 Block Lane | 293 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown, Walsh Street | 352 yd | |
| North Chadderton Con Club | 17 Victoria Street | 713 yd | |
| Sun Mill Inn | 503-507 Middleton Road | 744 yd | |
| Chadderton Reform Club | Chadderton Reform Club, Middleton Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Bakes | 8 Olivers Court | 255 yd | |
| Ying Chinese | 7 Block Lane | 293 yd | |
| Brunch Bistro | 1a Summers Street | 340 yd | |
| Saz's Hot & Cold Sarnies | Land Used By Evergreen Developments, 11 Lansdowne Road | 357 yd | |
| Al Marrakesh | 334 Featherstall Road South | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 744 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 868 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 910 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 938 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Avant) (Closed) Windsor Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 557 yd |
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Werneth Park FREDERICK STREET | tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 919 yd | |
| Grange Synthetic Pitch West End Street | artificial grass pitch | 998 yd |
| Crossley Playing Fields HALBURY GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Chadderton Wellbeing Centre BURNLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,016 yd |
| St Thomas' Primary School SCHOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,022 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.