Affluence in OL4 1RX
How OL4 1RX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Alexandra Park
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 3,130 (2024)
OL4 1RXOldham
How well off OL4 1RX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL4 1RX area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
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 OL4 1RX area is well below that, at 34.7%. 13.2% are retired and 15.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL4 1RX area is less than half that, at 10.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL4 1RX area is well below that, at 19.5%. 37.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL4 1RX sits in (Alexandra Park): about 3,130 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.