86POPULATION
17%UNEMPLOYED
44%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
7%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of OL1 2XW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is OL1 2XW in Oldham, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about OL1 2XW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 30%Children
  • 69%Adults

30% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in OL12XW male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Coldhurst.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 7%AB
  • 36%C2/C2
  • 57%DE

According to census records, 7% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 36%SINGLE
  • 44%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in OL1 2XW is 36%. Single and 'other' people is 64%.

ETHNICITY

  • 50%WHITE
  • 51%NON-WHITE

50% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 73.2%WORKING
  • 17%UNEMPLOYED

17% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near OL1 2XW

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

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Emergencies in OL1 2XW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

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OL12XW Postcode Breakdown

OLAREA1DISTRICT2SECTORXWUNIT
Full PostcodeOL1 2XW
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownOldham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyGreater Manchester
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

OL12XW Postal District

Compass Postal District

OL1 2XW postcode is located in the postal town of Oldham. Oldham postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode OL1 2XW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Oldham0 miles W
Royton1.2 miles N
Lees2.3 miles E
Failsworth2.4 miles S
Middleton3.5 miles W
Ashton-under-Lyne3.5 miles S
Milnrow3.5 miles N
Greenfield4.2 miles E
Delph4.2 miles E
Newton Heath4.4 miles SW
Micklehurst4.7 miles E
Heywood4.7 miles W
Dukinfield4.8 miles SE
Droylsden4.8 miles S
Rochdale4.8 miles N
London166 miles SE
Glasgow178 miles NW
Edinburgh171 miles N
Cardiff149 miles S
Liverpool38 miles W
Southampton186 miles S
Saint Ives188 miles S

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