Affluence in OL2 7AB
How OL2 7AB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Clough & Shaw Side
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,789 (2024)
OL2 7ABOldham
How well off OL2 7AB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL2 7AB area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Income2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
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 OL2 7AB area is below that, at 46.3%. 25.2% are retired and 6.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL2 7AB area is well below that, at 20.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL2 7AB area is well below that, at 21.6%. 30.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL2 7AB sits in (Clough & Shaw Side): about 1,789 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.