Lindenwood is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 9SQ 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 Lindenwood, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 9ST, OL9 9LW, OL9 0NH, OL9 9TJ, OL9 9TD, OL9 9SG, OL9 9UF, OL9 9SE, OL9 0NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 9SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 52.2% | 49.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL9 9SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 60.5% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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% | 48.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 26.8% | 20.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 31.3% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4% | 8.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.6% | 87.6% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 92.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lindenwood 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 -16.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lindenwood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-12-18 | £341,556 |
| 26 Lindenwood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-11-25 | £336,059 |
| 11 Lindenwood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2024-07-05 | £383,061 |
| 10 Lindenwood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-06-14 | £380,238 |
| 36 Lindenwood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-06-25 | £265,289 |
OL9 9SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL9 9SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,086 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 | 130 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 | 675 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood Primary School Elm Street , Middleton M24 2EG | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,371 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 | 874 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,312 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,526 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 | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 3,060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Mizkan Euro | Mizkan Euro, Mills Hill Road | 494 yd | |
| Lancaster Park & Animal Farm | Middleton Road | 685 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Chaddderton Hall Park, Chadderton Hall Road | 759 yd | |
| Mabel's Chippy Kimchee Noodle | 439 Oldham Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose of Lancaster | 7 Haigh Lane | 581 yd | |
| The Minders Arms | Minders Arms, 51 Joshua Lane | 809 yd | |
| Old Cock Kitchen | Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road | 874 yd | |
| The Old Cock Inn | Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road | 874 yd | |
| Hunt Lane Tavern | 754 Middleton Road | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Chippy | 52 Mills Hill Road | 424 yd | |
| Modhubon Takeaway | 1152 Middleton Road | 684 yd | |
| Summers Sandwich Bar | 437 Oldham Road | 908 yd | |
| Hunt Lane Chippy | 815 Middleton Road | 919 yd | |
| MyMasalla | 36 Foxdenton Lane | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 90 Cathedral Road | 974 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Oldham Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Radclyffe School HUNT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 679 yd |
| The Radclyffe School (Closed) HUNT LANE | 679 yd | |
| St. Gabriels C Of E Primary School ASPINALL STREET | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Chadderton Hall Park CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Radclyffe Athletics Centre Hunt Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Foxdenton Park (Closed) Foxdenton Lane | tennis courts | 1,004 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Aspinall Street | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.