Rainwood is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 9SF is located in the Chadderton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rainwood, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 0NQ, OL9 9SB, OL9 9UZ, OL9 9SG, OL9 9UY, OL9 9SE, OL9 9UX, OL9 9RS, OL9 9ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL9 9SF is primarily male, with 58.5% 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 | 51% | 41.5% | -9.5% | 51.0% | -9.5% |
| Male | 49% | 58.5% | 9.5% | 49.0% | 9.5% |
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 9SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 32.1% | 43.5% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 45.4% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 58.1% | 51.5% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 31.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 7% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.9% | 14.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.6% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 22.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 31.3% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.7% | 94.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 96.8% | 81.2% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 16.4% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 81.2% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 10.7% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 11.5% | 1.5% | 10.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rainwood 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rainwood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,500 | 2025-07-24 | £267,454 |
| 5 Rainwood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-07-11 | £289,276 |
| 3 Rainwood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2007-02-02 | £273,678 |
| 15 Rainwood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2005-10-28 | £415,484 |
| 4 Rainwood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2005-07-29 | £353,952 |
OL9 9SF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OL9 9SF 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 3,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Hill Primary School Baytree Avenue , Chadderton OL9 0NH | 4out of 4 | 120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Tonge Roughs , Aspinall Street M24 2BE | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood Primary School Elm Street , Middleton M24 2EG | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 729 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,474 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Cafe | Chaddderton Hall Park, Chadderton Hall Road | 574 yd | |
| Compass Mizkan Euro | Mizkan Euro, Mills Hill Road | 689 yd | |
| Lancaster Park & Animal Farm | Middleton Road | 787 yd | |
| Baytree Flowers and Coffeehouse | 653 Middleton Road | 1,060 yd | |
| Mabel's Chippy Kimchee Noodle | 439 Oldham Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose of Lancaster | 7 Haigh Lane | 618 yd | |
| Hunt Lane Tavern | 754 Middleton Road | 716 yd | |
| Old Cock Kitchen | Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road | 1,033 yd | |
| The Old Cock Inn | Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road | 1,034 yd | |
| The Minders Arms | Minders Arms, 51 Joshua Lane | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Chippy | 52 Mills Hill Road | 657 yd | |
| Hunt Lane Chippy | 815 Middleton Road | 719 yd | |
| Modhubon Takeaway | 1152 Middleton Road | 785 yd | |
| Summers Sandwich Bar | 437 Oldham Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 90 Cathedral Road | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Radclyffe School HUNT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 557 yd |
| The Radclyffe School (Closed) HUNT LANE | 557 yd | |
| Chadderton Hall Park CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 666 yd |
| Radclyffe Athletics Centre Hunt Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 780 yd |
| St. Gabriels C Of E Primary School ASPINALL STREET | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| North Chadderton School CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Cathedral Road NORWICH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Chadderton Fold CHADDERTON FOLD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 43 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.