Applewood is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 9UD 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 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Applewood, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 9UE, OL9 9UB, OL9 9TG, OL9 9TQ, OL9 9TX, OL9 9TZ, OL9 9TP, OL9 9TE, M24 2TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL9 9UD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 51.7% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.3% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 9UD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 30.3% | 28% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 56.5% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12% | 8.2% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 49.6% | 45.6% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 39% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.4% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.4% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.1% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 12.1% | -11.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 25.1% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 25.1% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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 | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.3% | 92.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 96.7% | 93.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 93.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Applewood 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 -13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Applewood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2024-05-03 | £239,818 |
| 10 Applewood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-02 | £258,643 |
| 27 Applewood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2021-12-09 | £358,629 |
| 10 Applewood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2021-01-08 | £253,227 |
| 7 Applewood, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2020-01-10 | £269,219 |
OL9 9UD 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Tonge Roughs , Aspinall Street M24 2BE | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mills Hill Primary School Baytree Avenue , Chadderton OL9 0NH | 4out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood Primary School Elm Street , Middleton M24 2EG | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Albion Street , Chadderton OL9 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,482 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 | 3,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 2,997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 465 yd | |
| Coffee Bar | 292 Grimshaw Lane | 742 yd | |
| Love Food Indian Restaurant | 294-296 Grimshaw Lane | 743 yd | |
| Lancaster Park & Animal Farm | Middleton Road | 792 yd | |
| Mabel's Chippy Kimchee Noodle | 439 Oldham Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Minders Arms | Minders Arms, 51 Joshua Lane | 444 yd | |
| Radclyffe Arms | Radcliffe Arms, 390 Grimshaw Lane | 641 yd | |
| Railway and Linnet | 369 Grimshaw Lane | 641 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 330 Grimshaw Lane | 710 yd | |
| Rose of Lancaster | 7 Haigh Lane | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Chippy | 52 Mills Hill Road | 274 yd | |
| MyMasalla | 36 Foxdenton Lane | 678 yd | |
| Mouthy Muffin | 332 Grimshaw Lane | 710 yd | |
| Chilli Pot | 286 Grimshaw Lane | 743 yd | |
| Love Fast Food | 282 Grimshaw Lane | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Oldham Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gabriels C Of E Primary School ASPINALL STREET | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Aspinall Street | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Foxdenton Park (Closed) Foxdenton Lane | tennis courts | 846 yd |
| The Radclyffe School HUNT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 878 yd |
| The Radclyffe School (Closed) HUNT LANE | 878 yd | |
| Foxdenton Park FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 963 yd |
| Middleton Technology School KENYON LANE | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Radclyffe Athletics Centre Hunt Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 219.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.