28,681TOTAL POPULATION
12,320HOUSEHOLDS
8.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£22,360AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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OL6 POSTCODE REGION

Oldham (OL6)

The OL6 postcode area is located in the Oldham postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1301 individual postcodes.

There are 21 electoral wards in the OL6 postcode area, including Ashton-Under-Lyne, Bacup, Heywood, Littleborough, Oldham, Rochdale, Todmorden which come under the local authority of the Tameside Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in OL6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of OL6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The OL6 postcode is located in the Oldham district of Greater Manchester, England. It covers an area south of Oldham town centre, encompassing Royton, Failsworth, Shaw, Crompton and several small villages and hamlets including Hollinwood, Moorside, Gee Cross, Heyside and Chadderton. The area is bordered by the M60 and M62 motorways and the River Medlock.

This semi-urban area is typical of North Western England. It is characterised by high relative poverty rates and a large multi-cultural population. The largest ethnic minority groups are of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin. The postcode is home to a number of institutions, including Oldham College and Oldham Sixth Form College, public libraries, libraries, community and sports centres and various retail outlets.

The OL6 area is home to a number of notable former and present day landmarks, including The Grade II listed Hollinwood Branch Canal, Lees Mill and Field Mill Springs, all of which are situated near Clifton and Hollinwood. Buying in the OL6 postcode is favoured by first-time buyers and landlords due to reasonable house prices and attractive yields, although local culture and lifestyle should remain a consideration for those moving to the area.

With reliable transport links to Manchester via the M60 and M62 as well as the Metrolink, OL6 is a popular choice for professionals commuting from the area. St. Chad's C of E Primary School, Heyside Primary School, and Royton Hall Primary School are some of the notable educational establishments in the area.

The OL6 postcode offers an affordable and convenient location for those seeking to move within the Greater Manchester area. The area has a mix of housing stock, ranging from a variety of terraced homes to contemporary townhouses and modern apartment blocks, making it attractive for renting or buying. It is a convenient place to rent for those wanting to benefit from the good transport links, culture and nearby amenities in the Oldham District.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84%WORKING
  • 16%UNEMPLOYED

16% of people in OL6 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 38%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 76%WHITE
  • 24%NON-WHITE

76% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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OL6Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester

The county of Greater Manchester

OL6 is located in the county of Greater Manchester, in England.

Greater Manchester has a total population of 2,782,100, making it the 3rd largest county in the UK.

Greater Manchester has a total area of 492 square miles, and a population density of 2180 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater Manchester Postal Town Map
Outward CodeOL6
Postal TownOldham
MSOA NameTameside 013
LSOA NameTameside 013A
CountyGreater Manchester
RegionGreater Manchester
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityTameside
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

OL6 Electoral Wards

The postal region of OL6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


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Alt Hill
Bardsley
Brook Bottom
Coppice
Copster Hill
Fitton Hill
Hartshead Green
Hartshead Pike
Hathershaw
Hazelhurst
Holts
Hurst
Knott Lanes
Limehurst
Luzley
Park Bridge
Pitses
Quick Edge
Smallshaw
Taunton
Waterloo
Browse Postcodes in OL6

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (OL) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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