Area Information for Greenwood Street, Oldham, OL4 2BB

Greenwood Street in Oldham is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Waterhead ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Oldham East and Saddleworth. This page combines information for the address Greenwood Street, Oldham, OL4 2BB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of OL4 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for OL4 2BB.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Oldham
Ward Waterhead
Constituency Oldham East and Saddleworth * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 5 property sales in Greenwood Street, OL4 2BB since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Waterhead), and the Greater Manchester Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Greenwood Street, Oldham, OL4 2BB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Greenwood Street, Oldham, OL4 2BB:

Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, OL4 2RH
Spring Street, Oldham, OL4 2BD
Stephenson Street, Oldham, OL4 2BE
Mevagissey Walk, Oldham, OL4 2DH
Palm Street, Oldham, OL4 2DX
Raper Street, Oldham, OL4 2BL

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about OL4 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 5 property sales in Greenwood Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Greenwood Street, Oldham consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 10
Terraced 28
Flat (Purpose-Built) 100
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 6
Total 146
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Greenwood Street, Oldham contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 78% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 8
Owned with Mortgage 10
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 56
Rented: Other Social 58
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 14
Rent Free 0
Total 146

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 75
Two People 38
Three People 23
Four People 9
Five People 0
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 148

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 73
Family Household 71
Other Household 3
Total 147

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 38
Deprived In One Dimension 52
Deprived In Two Dimensions 35
Deprived In Three Dimensions 21
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 146

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 54% male.

Gender
Male 145
Female 124
Total 269

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 20
5-9 20
10-14 13
15-19 5
20-24 20
25-29 18
30-34 22
35-39 25
40-44 6
45-49 10
50-54 14
55-59 25
60-64 19
65-69 18
70-74 13
75-79 8
80-84 6
85+ 8
Total 270

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in OL4 2BB is high - 5% of the area's population. This contrasts with a national average of just 2.3%.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 102
Married 52
Separated 14
Divorced 26
Widowed 20
Total 214

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Waterhead ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (63%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 88
Good 81
Fair 78
Bad 17
Very Bad 5
Total 269

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Greenwood Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 38% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 28
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 35
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 37
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22
No GCSEs or Equivalent 83
Other 3
Total 217

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 86% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 231
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Indian 2
Pakistani 8
Other Asian 3
Black African 10
Black Caribbean 1
Other 7
Total 269

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 230
European Union 14
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 16
Total 269

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 230
10+ Years 14
5-10 Years 14
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 269

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to OL4 2BB.

Passport(s) Held
None 67
United Kingdom 176
European Union 16
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 6

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 88
Christian 144
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 16
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 21
Total 269

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 55
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 16
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 7
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 48
Looking After Home or Family 24
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 27
Other 14
Total 213

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 5
Professional Occupations 6
Associate Professional Occupations 9
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 6
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 17
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 83

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 4
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 20
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 18
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 19
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 38
Semi-Routine Occupation 50
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 47
Full-time Student 8
Total 216

Greenwood Street, Oldham, OL4 2BB is within the Waterhead policing neighbourhood, under the Greater Manchester Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.

Neighbourhood Team

Neighbourhood Team Address Waterhead
Force Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to OL4 2BB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for OL4 2BB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Greenwood Street, Oldham, OL4 2BB. The nearest railway station is Mossley (Manchester), approximately 2.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Mossley (Manchester) 2.9 miles
Greenfield 3 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) 3.5 miles
Ashton-under-Lyne 3.9 miles
Moston 3.9 miles
Stalybridge 4.5 miles
Castleton (Manchester) 4.8 miles
Rochdale 5.1 miles
Guide Bridge 5.2 miles
Hyde North 5.8 miles
Fairfield 5.8 miles
Flowery Field 6 miles
Smithy Bridge 6 miles
Newton for Hyde 6.3 miles
Gorton 6.4 miles
Denton 6.5 miles
Littleborough 6.6 miles
Hyde Central 6.6 miles
Godley 6.8 miles
Ashburys 6.9 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Greenwood Street, Oldham, OL4 2BB. The nearest is Littlemoor Primary School, approximately 210 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Littlemoor Primary School 210 yards June 2024
    
Greenacres Primary Academy 360 yards June 2022
    
St Anne's RC Primary School 450 yards May 2024
    
Mayfield Primary School 660 yards June 2024
    
Oasis Academy Clarksfield 740 yards April 2023
    
Woodlands Primary Academy 800 yards January 2020
    
St. Theresa's RC Primary School 0.5 miles July 2024
    
Willowpark Primary Academy 0.6 miles June 2019
    
Hey-with-Zion Primary School 0.7 miles March 2013
    
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles January 2015
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Greenwood Street, Oldham, OL4 2BB. The nearest is Waterhead Academy, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Waterhead Academy 0.7 miles October 2022
    
The Blue Coat CofE School 0.9 miles November 2022
    
Oasis Academy Leesbrook 0.9 miles January 2023
    
Sapience Girls Academy 0.9 miles  
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy 1.5 miles  
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy 1.6 miles November 2022
    
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North 1.8 miles May 2016
    
Ellen House Secondary 1.8 miles  
The Hathershaw College 2 miles April 2016
    
Oasis Academy Oldham 2.4 miles June 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Greenwood Street, Oldham, OL4 2BB. The nearest is Springfield House, approximately 320 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Greenwood Street, Oldham, OL4 2BB. The nearest is mydentist, Ripponden Road, Oldham, approximately 550 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Greenwood Street, Oldham, OL4 2BB. The nearest is Royal Oldham Hospital, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Greenwood Street, Oldham, OL4 2BB. The nearest is Tesco Extra, approximately 400 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in OL4 2BB

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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