Affluence in OL3 6EG
How OL3 6EG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Greenfield & Uppermill
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,423 (2024)
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How well off OL3 6EG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL3 6EG area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment4.0
- Employment6.0
- Income7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Crime7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Health and disability8.0
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 6EG area is broadly in line with that, at 49.9%. 35% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL3 6EG area is above that, at 43.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL3 6EG area is above that, at 40.1%. 15.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL3 6EG sits in (Greenfield & Uppermill): about 2,423 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.