Affluence in OL4 4RU
How OL4 4RU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Lees & Hey
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,364 (2024)
OL4 4RUOldham
How well off OL4 4RU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL4 4RU area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Crime8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 4RU area is broadly in line with that, at 59.1%. 27.6% are retired and 5.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL4 4RU area is above that, at 37.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL4 4RU area is below that, at 30.1%. 14.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL4 4RU sits in (Lees & Hey): about 1,364 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.