126POPULATION
3.9%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
8%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of OL2 7SX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is OL2 7SX 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 OL2 7SX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 79%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 53.2%Male
  • 46.8%Female

From the last census, 53.2% of people in OL27SX male, and 46.8% female. Men outnumber women in Shaw.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 8%AB
  • 61%C2/C2
  • 30%DE

According to census records, 8% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 35%SINGLE
  • 43%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in OL2 7SX is 35%. Single and 'other' people is 65%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 3.9%UNEMPLOYED

3.9% 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

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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 OL2 7SX

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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OL27SX Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeOL2 7SX
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

OL27SX Postal District

Compass Postal District

OL2 7SX 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 OL2 7SX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Milnrow1.3 miles N
Royton1.4 miles SW
Oldham2.4 miles SW
Rochdale3.3 miles NW
Delph3.4 miles E
Lees3.6 miles SE
Greenfield4.7 miles SE
Diggle4.7 miles E
Failsworth4.8 miles SW
Middleton4.8 miles W
Heywood5 miles W
Saddleworth5.1 miles E
Micklehurst5.6 miles SE
Ashton-under-Lyne5.7 miles S
Whitworth5.9 miles NW
London167 miles SE
Glasgow177 miles NW
Edinburgh169 miles N
Cardiff152 miles S
Liverpool39 miles W
Southampton188 miles S
Saint Ives190 miles S

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