Russell Street is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 9LF 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 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Russell Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 9LQ, OL9 9SH, OL9 9LA, OL9 9EN, OL9 9TA, OL9 0LQ, OL9 0HH, OL9 9HF, OL9 6PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL9 9LF is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 45.9% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 50% | 54.1% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 9LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 41% | 45.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 40.4% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 6.6% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 3.8% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 35.2% | 43.9% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.7% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 12.6% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 9LF this area, 30.2% 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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 30.2% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 13.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.6% 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 | 21.7% | 38% | 16.3% | 1.1% | 36.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 68.4% | 47.6% | -20.8% | 81.4% | -33.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 72.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 72.9% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 18.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 72.2% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 4.4% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.1% | 37.2% | -17.1% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 44.2% | 6.5% | 37.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell 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 -10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Russell Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-04-23 | £117,974 |
| 10 Russell Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-08-10 | £120,365 |
| 8 Russell Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-08-15 | £127,159 |
| 4 Russell Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2013-08-16 | £122,927 |
| 10 Russell Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2007-04-10 | £122,165 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL9 9LF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 4,792 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 | 420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bare Trees Primary School Holly Grove , Chadderton OL9 0DX | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Crawley Way , Off Denton Lane OL9 9ED | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | 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 | 859 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,522 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 | 990 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle J's Play and Party Centre | Unit 1, Melbourne Commercial Centre, Watts Street | 3 yd | |
| SAWN Charity | Unit 1 Stockfield Mill | 122 yd | |
| Alex's Fish Bar | Unit 24 Chadderton Precinct, Middleton Road | 135 yd | |
| Chadderton Bar and Grill | 422-424 Middleton Road | 203 yd | |
| Paprika Delight | Unit 1, Oldham West Business Centre, Peel Street | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Mill Inn | 503-507 Middleton Road | 57 yd | |
| North Chadderton Con Club | 17 Victoria Street | 192 yd | |
| Chadderton Reform Club | Chadderton Reform Club, Middleton Road | 198 yd | |
| Spring Vale Inn | 14 Burnley Street | 247 yd | |
| Springbank | 48 Hunt Lane | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Food Buzz | Unit 4, Watts Street | 48 yd | |
| AB Snax | Stockfield Mill, Unit 24 "Stockfield Mill" | 124 yd | |
| Secret Burger Ltd | 5-6 Chadderton Precinct, Middleton Road | 135 yd | |
| Spice Grill Oldham Ltd | 1 Peel Street | 215 yd | |
| Brunch Bistro | 1a Summers Street | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 521 Middleton Road | 57 yd | |
| Oldham Superstore | Unit 7-9, Chadderton Shopping Precinct, Middleton Road | 173 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, 1 Milne Street | 273 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Limited, Ellen Street | 984 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Featherstall Road North | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Sports Centre (Closed) Middleton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 152 yd |
| Chadderton Wellbeing Centre BURNLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 312 yd |
| Chadderton Football Club Andrew Street | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Crossley Playing Fields HALBURY GARDENS | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Bare Trees Primary School HOLLY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 746 yd |
| Oba Millennium Centre FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Radclyffe Athletics Centre Hunt Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Kick Sonic WADDINGTON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 935 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 939 yd | |
| Better Health And Fitness (Closed) Featherstall Road South | health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.