Affluence in OL2 7XS
How OL2 7XS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Shaw & Crompton
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,607 (2024)
OL2 7XSOldham
How well off OL2 7XS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL2 7XS area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Income3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Crime3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Living environment4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
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 7XS area is broadly in line with that, at 55.5%. 21.6% 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 7XS area is well below that, at 21.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL2 7XS area is well below that, at 18.9%. 24.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL2 7XS sits in (Shaw & Crompton): about 1,607 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.