12POPULATION
4.1%UNEMPLOYED
57%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
20%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsOL2 5RY

What social class do the population of OL2 5RY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is OL2 5RY in Oldham, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about OL2 5RY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 78%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 41.7%Male
  • 58.3%Female

From the last census, 41.7% of people in OL25RY male, and 58.3% female. Women outnumber men in Royton North.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 20%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 27%SINGLE
  • 57%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in OL2 5RY is 27%. Single and 'other' people is 74%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.1%WORKING
  • 4.1%UNEMPLOYED

4.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Local Amenities

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

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Schools

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Libraries

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OL25RY Postcode Breakdown

OLAREA2DISTRICT5SECTORRYUNIT
Full PostcodeOL2 5RY
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownOldham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyGreater Manchester
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

OL25RY Postal District

Compass Postal District

OL2 5RY postcode is located in the postal town of Oldham. Oldham postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode OL2 5RY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Royton0.9 miles SE
Oldham1.9 miles SE
Milnrow2.1 miles NE
Rochdale2.9 miles N
Middleton3.3 miles SW
Heywood3.5 miles W
Lees4 miles SE
Failsworth4.1 miles S
Delph4.8 miles E
Ashton-under-Lyne5.4 miles SE
Whitworth5.5 miles NW
Greenfield5.6 miles E
Newton Heath5.7 miles SW
Diggle6.1 miles E
Micklehurst6.3 miles E
London168 miles SE
Glasgow176 miles NW
Edinburgh169 miles N
Cardiff151 miles S
Liverpool37 miles W
Southampton188 miles S
Saint Ives190 miles S

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Paraplegic Shaun Gash and blind Mohammed Salim Patel have their hearts set on a diving world record.

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15k of illegal vapes and tobacco seized

The seizures were made following widespread raids on takeaways, mini-markets and barbers.

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Hidden allergens found in cafe and takeaway meals

Lancashire County council hears one in five samples failed tests over the last four years.

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Szmodics eager to seize chance in Republic friendlies

Blackburn Rovers striker Sammie Szmodics is targeting a Republic of Ireland debut in the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland.

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Action on rogue Botox clinics targeting children

Blackpool Council gets funds from the government to protect under-18s from unscrupulous practitioners.

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Oxford City relegated after defeat at Fylde

Bottom side Oxford City lose 2-1 to AFC Fylde in the National League, confirming their relegation back to the sixth tier.

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Probe after vulnerable pupils left on school buses

The children, aged between eight and 16, were found onboard after the buses returned to their depots.

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