Stock Lane is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 9EY 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 Stock Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 9ER, OL9 9HD, OL9 9HA, OL9 9AZ, OL9 9BA, OL9 9AS, OL9 9AR, OL9 9BG, OL9 9BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 9EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 37.4% | 39.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 35.9% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 9.2% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 34.5% | 42.5% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 16.8% | -7.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 9EY this area, 37.9% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 37.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 8.7% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% 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 | 7.1% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 1.1% | 20.3% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.6% | 64.6% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -16.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 94.5% | 85.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 11% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 85.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.7% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Muslim | 27.8% | 6.5% | 21.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stock Lane 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 stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Industrial Plastics Ltd Stock Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-07-09 | £290,635 |
| Clarke Telecom Ltd Stock Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-01-06 | £442,055 |
| Clarke Telecom Ltd Stock Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £472,147 | 2013-10-31 | £835,932 |
| 40 Stock Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £59,000 | 1999-05-07 | £295,259 |
OL9 9EY 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 | 46 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Albion Street , Chadderton OL9 9HT | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Crawley Way , Off Denton Lane OL9 9ED | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 961 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 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Oldham Hollins Road , OL8 4JZ | 1out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAWN Charity | Unit 1 Stockfield Mill | 234 yd | |
| Diodes Incorporated Staff Canteen (Olive Catering Services Ltd) | Unit 2 3, Bentfield Industrial Units, Stockfield Road | 242 yd | |
| Paprika Delight | Unit 1, Oldham West Business Centre, Peel Street | 292 yd | |
| Jungle J's Play and Party Centre | Unit 1, Melbourne Commercial Centre, Watts Street | 308 yd | |
| Alex's Fish Bar | Unit 24 Chadderton Precinct, Middleton Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | The Crown, Walsh Street | 297 yd | |
| Springbank | 48 Hunt Lane | 353 yd | |
| Sun Mill Inn | 503-507 Middleton Road | 366 yd | |
| Spring Bank Bowling Club | Springbank Bowling Club, Albion Street | 414 yd | |
| Chadderton Reform Club | Chadderton Reform Club, Middleton Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB Snax | Stockfield Mill, Unit 24 "Stockfield Mill" | 233 yd | |
| Oldham Food Buzz | Unit 4, Watts Street | 261 yd | |
| Spice Grill Oldham Ltd | 1 Peel Street | 292 yd | |
| Secret Burger Ltd | 5-6 Chadderton Precinct, Middleton Road | 435 yd | |
| Ying Chinese | 7 Block Lane | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 366 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 467 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| Crossley Playing Fields HALBURY GARDENS | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Chadderton Wellbeing Centre BURNLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 647 yd | |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Radclyffe Athletics Centre Hunt Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Newman Rc College BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 1,049 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 | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| 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.