Who lives in OL1 2EB
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in OL1 2EB, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Busk
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,582 (2024)
OL1 2EBOldham
Who lives in OL1 2EB
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL1 2EB sits in (Busk): about 2,582 residents.
Age of residents
The largest age group is 10–14, at 10.8% of residents. 25.9% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 5.2% are 65 or over, less than half the 18.4% across England.
The gender split
49.1% of residents are female and 50.9% male.
- Female49.1%51%
- Male50.9%49%
Relationship status
Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; the OL1 2EB area is above that, at 52%. 38.2% have never married.
How residents rate their health
Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; the OL1 2EB area is broadly in line with that, at 81.7%.
- Very good46.6%48.5%
- Good35.2%33.7%
- Fair12.6%12.7%
- Bad4.7%4%
- Very bad0.9%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.