Affluence in OL4 4LB
How OL4 4LB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Springhead & Grasscroft
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,623 (2024)
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How well off OL4 4LB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL4 4LB area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment5.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Crime8.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Income10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- 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 OL4 4LB area is broadly in line with that, at 60.1%. 26% are retired and 5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL4 4LB area is above that, at 45.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL4 4LB area is broadly in line with that, at 36%. 11% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL4 4LB sits in (Springhead & Grasscroft): about 1,623 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.