45,593TOTAL POPULATION
17,885HOUSEHOLDS
10.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£30,680AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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OL11 POSTCODE REGION

Oldham (OL11)

The OL11 postcode area is located in the Oldham postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1409 individual postcodes.

There are 36 electoral wards in the OL11 postcode area, including Ashton-Under-Lyne, Bacup, Heywood, Littleborough, Oldham, Rochdale, Todmorden which come under the local authority of the Rochdale Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in OL11 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of OL11 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The OL11 postcode is located within the Oldham district of Greater Manchester, England. It covers a large area including the towns and villages of Shaw, Denshaw, Austerlands, Royton, Hathershaw, Thornham, Moorside, and Werneth.

Previously within the Lancashire region, OL11 was incorporated into the Greater Manchester area in 1974. The ward of Westwood, part of the current OL11 district, is the oldest village in Oldham, established around 1274.

The local economy of OL11 centres around Greater Manchester, with many residents commuting to the city for work. There are relatively few businesses located in the postcode, with a few small industrial parks and light development along the M62 corridor. In terms of education, there are primary, junior, and secondary schools located in the postcode area.

In terms of accessibility, the area is served by the M62 and M66 motorways, making it relatively easy to access Oldham, Manchester, and Bolton. It is also served by local buses, including the 448, which runs through towns and villages within OL11, and the 409, which runs through Oldham, Royton, and Shaw.

In terms of recreation, OL11 is home to Daisy Nook Country Park, an ideal destination for walking, cycling, and fishing. The area is also home to Hopwood Cottage, which is a Grade II listed building, and the Hollinwood Branch Canal which connects Manchester to Huddersfield. For those who enjoy shopping, there are a range of retail outlets located within the postcode.

OL11 is also home to many places of worship, including synagogue, churches, and mosques. There are also a growing number of leisure facilities, including a number of bowling greens, martial arts centres, shooting ranges, and football clubs. These facilities are popular among locals and those visiting from other parts of the country.

OL11 is a diverse, vibrant postcode within the Greater Manchester region. As the area continues to expand, those living within the postcode can take advantage of all the amenities and leisure activities it has to offer.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82%WORKING
  • 18%UNEMPLOYED

18% of people in OL11 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 17%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 34%DE

According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 72%WHITE
  • 28%NON-WHITE

72% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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OL11Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester

The county of Greater Manchester

OL11 is located in the county of Greater Manchester, in England.

Greater Manchester has a total population of 2,782,100, making it the 3rd largest county in the UK.

Greater Manchester has a total area of 492 square miles, and a population density of 2180 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater Manchester Postal Town Map
Outward CodeOL11
Postal TownOldham
MSOA NameRochdale 012
LSOA NameRochdale 012B
CountyGreater Manchester
RegionGreater Manchester
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityRochdale
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

OL11 Electoral Wards

The postal region of OL11, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bagslate Moor
Balderstone
Bamford
Birtle
Broadfield
Broadhalgh
Buckley
Captain Fold
Castleton
Catley Lane Head
Cutgate
Darnhill
Great Howarth
Heady Hill
Healey
Heywood
Hooley Bridge
Hooley Brow
Jericho
Kirkholt
Lower Place
Marland
Rochdale
Norden
Rain Shore
Red Lumb
Rochdale
Roche
Shawclough
Shawfield
Spotland Bridge
Stoneyfield
Sudden
Summit
Syke
Turf Hill
Wolstenholme
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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