Affluence in OL1 2LY
How OL1 2LY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Busk
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,842 (2024)
OL1 2LYOldham
How well off OL1 2LY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL1 2LY area averages decile 2.0 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
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment3.0
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 2LY area is below that, at 49.4%. 8.9% are retired and 12.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL1 2LY area is well below that, at 17.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL1 2LY area is well below that, at 20.4%. 29.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL1 2LY sits in (Busk): about 1,842 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.