Nimble Nook is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 9RD 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 Nimble Nook, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 9EA, OL9 8RS, OL9 8PS, OL9 8PU, OL9 9QU, OL9 8PR, OL9 8PX, OL9 9DY, OL9 9QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL9 9RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 55.1% | 53.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 44.9% | 46.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 9RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 43.4% | 46.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 32.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 44.6% | 38.6% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 17.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 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.
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 25.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 20.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 19.7% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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 | 2.5% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85% | 66.7% | -18.3% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 91.5% | 83.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 83.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 10.5% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nimble Nook 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 -38.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nimble Nook, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2023-04-28 | £178,562 |
| 20 Nimble Nook, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-03-24 | £197,119 |
| 35 Nimble Nook, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-09-24 | £196,011 |
| 38 Nimble Nook, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2021-07-14 | £228,613 |
| 4 Nimble Nook, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2019-08-22 | £246,082 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 3,663 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 | 4,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 5,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 469 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Albion Street , Chadderton OL9 9HT | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Junior School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | - not rated | 914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Infant School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | - not rated | 914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Off Canon Dolan Way , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 2out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | - not rated | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chadderton School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8EA | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 328 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Bank Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxdenton Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Mentoring Unit 3 Whitegate Business Centre , Jardine Way OL9 9JT | - not rated | 397 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clipper Logistics | Raven Mill, Raven Avenue | 245 yd | |
| San Rocco | 195 Broadway | 342 yd | |
| McDonald's | Unit 1, Jardine Way | 449 yd | |
| Indish Restaurant | Indish, Jardine Way | 449 yd | |
| Acorn Club - Before & After School | Christ Church C Of E Primary School, Crawley Way | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | 1 Denton Lane | 74 yd | |
| Nimble Nook Working Mens Club | Nimble Nook Working Mens Club, Foxdenton Lane | 411 yd | |
| Washbrook Tavern | 315-317 Washbrook | 813 yd | |
| Spring Bank Bowling Club | Springbank Bowling Club, Albion Street | 863 yd | |
| Boat and Horses | Boat & Horses Hotel, Broadway | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang's Kitchen | 242 Foxdenton Lane | 411 yd | |
| Wing Lee Fish & Chips | 87 Thompson Lane | 501 yd | |
| Indish Express | 91 Thompson Lane | 501 yd | |
| Simply Fish and Chips | 299 Denton Lane | 504 yd | |
| Yoba | 31 Coalshaw Green Road | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 449 yd | |
| Costco Wholesale | Costco, 430 Broadway | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newman Rc College BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 401 yd | |
| Crossley Playing Fields HALBURY GARDENS | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Yew Tree Community School ALCESTER STREET | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Foxdenton Park FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 861 yd |
| Foxdenton Park (Closed) Foxdenton Lane | tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Radclyffe Athletics Centre Hunt Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Coalshaw Green Park COALSHAW GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,074 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.