Epping Close is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 9ST 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 Epping Close, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 9SQ, OL9 9TJ, OL9 9SG, OL9 9UF, OL9 9UY, OL9 9TD, OL9 9UX, OL9 9LW, OL9 9UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 9ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 51.4% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 54.8% | 48.6% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 9ST there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.5% 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 | 26.2% | 22.9% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 68.5% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 24.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.3% | 55.2% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 35.2% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 9.9% | 15.4% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 6.5% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 13% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 38.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.6% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 9.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 84% | 75.2% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.3% 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% | 86.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 9.9% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 86% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.5% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 0.8% | 6.0% | -5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Epping Close 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Epping Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2020-05-11 | £462,470 |
| 36 Epping Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-04-02 | £380,492 |
| 16 Epping Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2019-06-14 | £513,791 |
| 7 Epping Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2019-01-25 | £456,390 |
| 28 Epping Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2016-11-18 | £312,346 |
OL9 9ST 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 2,016 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 | 3,273 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 | 3out of 4 | 163 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 | 829 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood Primary School Elm Street , Middleton M24 2EG | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 681 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 5,447 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,332 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferney Field Community Special School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | - not rated | 561 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Preparatory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halcyon Way School Gordon Street , Chadderton | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Bank Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Mizkan Euro | Mizkan Euro, Mills Hill Road | 579 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Chaddderton Hall Park, Chadderton Hall Road | 753 yd | |
| Lancaster Park & Animal Farm | Middleton Road | 762 yd | |
| Mabel's Chippy Kimchee Noodle | 439 Oldham Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose of Lancaster | 7 Haigh Lane | 645 yd | |
| Hunt Lane Tavern | 754 Middleton Road | 843 yd | |
| The Minders Arms | Minders Arms, 51 Joshua Lane | 846 yd | |
| Old Cock Kitchen | Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road | 958 yd | |
| The Old Cock Inn | Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Chippy | 52 Mills Hill Road | 500 yd | |
| Modhubon Takeaway | 1152 Middleton Road | 761 yd | |
| Hunt Lane Chippy | 815 Middleton Road | 839 yd | |
| MyMasalla | 36 Foxdenton Lane | 962 yd | |
| Summers Sandwich Bar | 437 Oldham Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 90 Cathedral Road | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Radclyffe School HUNT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 594 yd |
| The Radclyffe School (Closed) HUNT LANE | 594 yd | |
| Radclyffe Athletics Centre Hunt Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 794 yd |
| St. Gabriels C Of E Primary School ASPINALL STREET | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Chadderton Hall Park CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 841 yd |
| Foxdenton Park (Closed) Foxdenton Lane | tennis courts | 962 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.