Affluence in OL4 2EJ
How OL4 2EJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Waterhead
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,631 (2024)
OL4 2EJOldham
How well off OL4 2EJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL4 2EJ area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Living environment5.0
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 2EJ area is below that, at 47%. 23.7% are retired and 7.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL4 2EJ area is well below that, at 19.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL4 2EJ area is well below that, at 18.2%. 32.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL4 2EJ sits in (Waterhead): about 1,631 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.