Buckley Street is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 9HX 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 Buckley Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 9HY, OL9 9HZ, OL9 9HR, OL9 9HS, OL9 9HW, OL9 9JA, OL9 9HN, OL9 9HT, OL9 9HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 9HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.8% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.2% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 33% | 41.2% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 45.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 7% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 49.7% | 53.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 16.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 14.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 29.7% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.6% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.7% | 76% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 95% | 84.8% | -10.2% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 84.8% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckley Street 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 -19.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Buckley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-07-23 | £150,720 |
| 2B Buckley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-08-14 | £169,666 |
| 2B Buckley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-01-31 | £169,884 |
| 2 Buckley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2019-12-06 | £96,404 |
| 4 Buckley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-11-18 | £110,824 |
OL9 9HX 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,387 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 | 177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Crawley Way , Off Denton Lane OL9 9ED | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freehold Community Academy Sidmouth Street , OL9 7RG | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,651 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 | 2,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,324 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,428 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 | 345 yd | |
| Baytree Flowers and Coffeehouse | 653 Middleton Road | 397 yd | |
| Relish 21 | St Herberts Court, Wellington Street | 425 yd | |
| Jungle J's Play and Party Centre | Unit 1, Melbourne Commercial Centre, Watts Street | 464 yd | |
| Alex's Fish Bar | Unit 24 Chadderton Precinct, Middleton Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springbank | 48 Hunt Lane | 77 yd | |
| Spring Bank Bowling Club | Springbank Bowling Club, Albion Street | 104 yd | |
| Chadderton Reform Club | Chadderton Reform Club, Middleton Road | 445 yd | |
| Spring Vale Inn | 14 Burnley Street | 472 yd | |
| Sun Mill Inn | 503-507 Middleton Road | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB Snax | Stockfield Mill, Unit 24 "Stockfield Mill" | 344 yd | |
| Oldham Food Buzz | Unit 4, Watts Street | 429 yd | |
| Secret Burger Ltd | 5-6 Chadderton Precinct, Middleton Road | 499 yd | |
| Spice Grill Oldham Ltd | 1 Peel Street | 605 yd | |
| Hunt Lane Chippy | 815 Middleton Road | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 492 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 502 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossley Playing Fields HALBURY GARDENS | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| Chadderton Wellbeing Centre BURNLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| Radclyffe Athletics Centre Hunt Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 673 yd | |
| The Radclyffe School HUNT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 687 yd |
| The Radclyffe School (Closed) HUNT LANE | 687 yd | |
| Newman Rc College BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 1,000 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 | 83.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.