Affluence in OL3 6BS
How OL3 6BS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,657 (2024)
OL3 6BSOldham
How well off OL3 6BS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL3 6BS area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Crime6.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 OL3 6BS area is broadly in line with that, at 56.3%. 31.7% are retired and 4.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL3 6BS area is well above that, at 49.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL3 6BS area is above that, at 46.1%. 11.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL3 6BS sits in (New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands): about 1,657 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.