Area Information for High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA

Summary Back to Top

High Street in Lees is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Saddleworth West & Lees ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Oldham East and Saddleworth. This page combines information for the address High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA, 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 5AA.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Oldham
Ward Saddleworth West & Lees
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

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 High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA:

Stamford Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AB
Princess Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AG
Wild Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AD
Wild Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5EJ
Warrington Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AE
Princess Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AF

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

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA 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.

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Housing (14 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 14 property sales in High 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 Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 6
Semi-Detached 14
Terraced 74
Flat (Purpose-Built) 52
Flat (Converted) 6
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 32
Residence in Commercial Building 14
Total 198
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing High Street, Lees, Oldham contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 28% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 36
Owned with Mortgage 32
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 23
Rented: Other Social 32
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 64
Rented: Other 10
Rent Free 0
Total 197

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 106
Two People 62
Three People 18
Four People 12
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 199

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing High Street, Lees, Oldham consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 105
Family Household 83
Other Household 3
Total 191

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 73
Deprived In One Dimension 64
Deprived In Two Dimensions 39
Deprived In Three Dimensions 21
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 198

People Back to Top

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 48% male.

Gender
Male 166
Female 178
Total 344

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 21
5-9 5
10-14 9
15-19 13
20-24 21
25-29 31
30-34 20
35-39 23
40-44 20
45-49 23
50-54 32
55-59 26
60-64 22
65-69 23
70-74 15
75-79 20
80-84 11
85+ 6
Total 341

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode OL4 5AA does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 145
Married 82
Separated 12
Divorced 45
Widowed 21
Total 305

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.

Health
Very Good 142
Good 116
Fair 47
Bad 28
Very Bad 12
Total 345

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

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) 79
Apprenticeship 18
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 56
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 36
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 28
No GCSEs or Equivalent 76
Other 11
Total 304

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 92% 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 315
Mixed Ethnicity 9
Indian 1
Pakistani 16
Other Asian 2
Black Caribbean 1
Total 344

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 326
European Union 12
Middle East and Asia 6
Total 344

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 326
10+ Years 14
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 343

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 5AA.

Passport(s) Held
None 58
United Kingdom 276
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 0

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 114
Christian 204
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 1
Muslim 16
Sikh 1
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 5
Total 342

Employment Back to Top

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 112
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 27
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 15
Retired 70
Looking After Home or Family 6
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 36
Other 12
Total 306

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 12
Professional Occupations 27
Associate Professional Occupations 21
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 21
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 19
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 15
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 17
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 163

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 18
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 67
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 50
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 29
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 19
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 32
Semi-Routine Occupation 44
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 30
Full-time Student 16
Total 305

Policing and Crime Back to Top

High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA is within the Saddleworth West and Lees 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 Saddleworth West and Lees
Force Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk

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

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to Lees. 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 5AA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA. The nearest railway station is Mossley (Manchester), approximately 2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Mossley (Manchester) 2 miles
Greenfield 2.4 miles
Ashton-under-Lyne 3.3 miles
Stalybridge 3.7 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) 4.2 miles
Moston 4.2 miles
Guide Bridge 4.7 miles
Hyde North 5.1 miles
Flowery Field 5.3 miles
Fairfield 5.5 miles
Newton for Hyde 5.6 miles
Castleton (Manchester) 5.7 miles
Hyde Central 6 miles
Godley 6 miles
Rochdale 6 miles
Denton 6.1 miles
Gorton 6.2 miles
Hattersley 6.5 miles
Smithy Bridge 6.8 miles
Ashburys 6.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA. The nearest is St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School, approximately 210 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School 210 yards
    
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 500 yards
    
Hey-with-Zion Primary School 560 yards
    
Springhead Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles
    
St Agnes CofE Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Oasis Academy Clarksfield 0.6 miles
    
Roundthorn Primary Academy 0.6 miles
    
St Hugh's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Knowsley Junior School 0.8 miles
    
St Anne's RC Primary School 0.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA. The nearest is Oasis Academy Leesbrook, approximately 850 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Oasis Academy Leesbrook 850 yards
    
Waterhead Academy 0.9 miles
    
Sapience Girls Academy 1.1 miles  
The Blue Coat CofE School 1.6 miles
    
The Hathershaw College 1.9 miles
    
St Damian's RC Science College 2 miles
    
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy 2.1 miles  
Mossley Hollins High School 2.2 miles
    
Great Academy Ashton 2.3 miles
    
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy 2.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA. The nearest is Leesbrook Surgery, approximately 120 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 High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA. The nearest is K Khan - Lees Dental Centre, approximately < 50 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 High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA. The nearest is Royal Oldham Hospital, approximately 2.3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to High Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AA. The nearest is Gail Collier, approximately < 50 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.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in OL4 5AA

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+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

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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