57POPULATION
5.8%UNEMPLOYED
46%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsOL2 6AB

What social class do the population of OL2 6AB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is OL2 6AB 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 6AB from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 82%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 38.6%Male
  • 61.4%Female

From the last census, 38.6% of people in OL26AB male, and 61.4% female. Women outnumber men in Royton South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 61%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 46%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in OL2 6AB is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 68%.

ETHNICITY

  • 83%WHITE
  • 17%NON-WHITE

83% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.4%WORKING
  • 5.8%UNEMPLOYED

5.8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis near OL2 6AB

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near OL2 6AB

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near OL2 6AB

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near OL2 6AB

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Libraries

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OL26AB Postcode Breakdown

OLAREA2DISTRICT6SECTORABUNIT
Full PostcodeOL2 6AB
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

OL26AB Postal District

Compass Postal District

OL2 6AB 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 6AB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Oldham0.4 miles SE
Royton0.8 miles N
Lees2.7 miles E
Failsworth2.7 miles S
Milnrow3.2 miles N
Middleton3.3 miles W
Ashton-under-Lyne3.9 miles S
Delph4.3 miles E
Heywood4.4 miles W
Rochdale4.4 miles N
Greenfield4.5 miles E
Newton Heath4.6 miles SW
Micklehurst5 miles E
Droylsden5.1 miles S
Dukinfield5.2 miles SE
London166 miles SE
Glasgow178 miles NW
Edinburgh171 miles N
Cardiff149 miles S
Liverpool37 miles W
Southampton186 miles S
Saint Ives189 miles S

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