Affluence in OL9 0PQ
How OL9 0PQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Chadderton Central
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,399 (2024)
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How well off OL9 0PQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL9 0PQ area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Crime8.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
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 OL9 0PQ area is above that, at 65.4%. 18.5% are retired and 7.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL9 0PQ area is above that, at 40.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL9 0PQ area is broadly in line with that, at 34.4%. 12.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL9 0PQ sits in (Chadderton Central): about 1,399 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.