Fold Green is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 9DX 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 Fold Green, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 8RR, OL9 9DL, OL9 9DJ, OL9 9DU, OL9 9DW, OL9 9QY, OL9 9DY, OL9 9DH, OL9 9DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 9DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 9DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 21% | 21.6% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 58.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 42.6% | 46% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.9% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 19.8% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 25% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 9.9% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| White | 92% | 79.8% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 93.6% | 92.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 93.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fold Green 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 -52.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Fold Green, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-10-23 | £248,620 |
| 26 Fold Green, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-12-11 | £254,506 |
| 90 Fold Green, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2023-12-07 | £202,591 |
| 54 Fold Green, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-11-20 | £281,581 |
| 66 Fold Green, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-09-15 | £291,834 |
The percentage of retired residents living in OL9 9DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Crawley Way , Off Denton Lane OL9 9ED | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Albion Street , Chadderton OL9 9HT | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | 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 | 133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,655 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 | 624 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School Chamber Road , OL8 4BX | - not rated | 2,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rocco | 195 Broadway | 91 yd | |
| Acorn Club - Before & After School | Christ Church C Of E Primary School, Crawley Way | 244 yd | |
| Coffee and Cake | 301 Denton Lane | 334 yd | |
| Clipper Logistics | Raven Mill, Raven Avenue | 458 yd | |
| Olive Tree Cafe | 132 Fields New Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | 1 Denton Lane | 401 yd | |
| Spring Bank Bowling Club | Springbank Bowling Club, Albion Street | 529 yd | |
| Nimble Nook Working Mens Club | Nimble Nook Working Mens Club, Foxdenton Lane | 554 yd | |
| Springbank | 48 Hunt Lane | 694 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown, Walsh Street | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Fish and Chips | 299 Denton Lane | 334 yd | |
| Chang's Kitchen | 242 Foxdenton Lane | 554 yd | |
| Wing Lee Fish & Chips | 87 Thompson Lane | 797 yd | |
| Indish Express | 91 Thompson Lane | 797 yd | |
| Ying Chinese | 7 Block Lane | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 782 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newman Rc College BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 218 yd | |
| Crossley Playing Fields HALBURY GARDENS | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Radclyffe Athletics Centre Hunt Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Foxdenton Park (Closed) Foxdenton Lane | tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Foxdenton Park FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 912 yd |
| The Radclyffe School HUNT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 987 yd |
| The Radclyffe School (Closed) HUNT LANE | 987 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.