The Causeway is in Chadderton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL9 9XP is located in the Chadderton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 2008-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Causeway, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL9 9XP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.4% | 48.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 34.2% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 49.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 50.3% | 47.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 23.1% | 11.9% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 12.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 18.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 18.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 30.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 89.2% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 96.2% | 93.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 93.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Causeway was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1973.3% higher than the Chadderton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Causeway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 7 local areas in Chadderton Central and the 16th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Oldham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 The Causeway, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £15,738,439 | 2021-01-15 | £19,392,989 |
| Unit 2 The Causeway, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £13,650,000 | 2018-12-06 | £19,219,200 |
| Unit 2 The Causeway, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £3,350,000 | 2018-10-26 | £4,654,737 |
OL9 9XP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,233 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 | 1,169 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester St Margaret's Road , New Moston M40 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mills Hill Primary School Baytree Avenue , Chadderton OL9 0NH | 4out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,612 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,105 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 2,988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Treasure | Chi Yip, Greengate Industrial, Greenside Way | 777 yd | |
| Love Food Indian Restaurant | 294-296 Grimshaw Lane | 1,011 yd | |
| Coffee Bar | 292 Grimshaw Lane | 1,012 yd | |
| Baguettes of Broadway | 104 Whitegate Lane | 1,072 yd | |
| McDonald's | Unit 1, Jardine Way | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radclyffe Arms | Radcliffe Arms, 390 Grimshaw Lane | 554 yd | |
| Railway and Linnet | 369 Grimshaw Lane | 554 yd | |
| Nimble Nook Working Mens Club | Nimble Nook Working Mens Club, Foxdenton Lane | 775 yd | |
| The Minders Arms | Minders Arms, 51 Joshua Lane | 878 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 330 Grimshaw Lane | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyMasalla | 36 Foxdenton Lane | 442 yd | |
| Greggs-Greengate | Mainway East | 700 yd | |
| Chang's Kitchen | 242 Foxdenton Lane | 775 yd | |
| Mouthy Muffin | 332 Grimshaw Lane | 887 yd | |
| Chilli Pot | 286 Grimshaw Lane | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foxdenton Park FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 445 yd |
| Foxdenton Park (Closed) Foxdenton Lane | tennis courts | 584 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.