Affluence in OL1 2BZ
How OL1 2BZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Oldham Town North
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,510 (2024)
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How well off OL1 2BZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL1 2BZ area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Crime3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Living environment4.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the OL1 2BZ area is below that, at 43.6%. 12.8% are retired and 13.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL1 2BZ area is less than half that, at 13.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL1 2BZ area is well below that, at 20.4%. 34.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL1 2BZ sits in (Oldham Town North): about 2,510 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.