6POPULATION
13.9%UNEMPLOYED
30%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
5%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of OL6 7QW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is OL6 7QW 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 OL6 7QW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 77%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 100%Male
  • 0%Female

From the last census, 100% of people in OL67QW male, and 0% female. Men outnumber women in St Peter's.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 5%AB
  • 42%C2/C2
  • 53%DE

According to census records, 5% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 46%SINGLE
  • 30%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in OL6 7QW is 46%. Single and 'other' people is 55%.

ETHNICITY

  • 64%WHITE
  • 36%NON-WHITE

64% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 81%WORKING
  • 13.9%UNEMPLOYED

13.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

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OL67QW Postcode Breakdown

OLAREA6DISTRICT7SECTORQWUNIT
Full PostcodeOL6 7QW
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

OL67QW Postal District

Compass Postal District

OL6 7QW 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 OL6 7QW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Dukinfield0.6 miles E
Ashton-under-Lyne1.1 miles N
Stalybridge1.3 miles E
Droylsden2.1 miles W
Hyde2.5 miles SE
Denton2.5 miles S
Failsworth2.7 miles NW
Millbrook2.9 miles E
Openshaw3.1 miles W
Lees3.6 miles NE
Newton Heath3.7 miles W
Micklehurst4 miles E
Oldham4.6 miles N
Bredbury4.7 miles S
Greenfield4.7 miles NE
London161 miles SE
Glasgow183 miles NW
Edinburgh176 miles N
Cardiff145 miles S
Liverpool37 miles W
Southampton181 miles S
Saint Ives184 miles S

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Recent unannounced taxi safety checks found issues with things like tyres and brakes.

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Two hurt after car hits tree while fleeing police

Two men have been taken to hospital after the incident in the early hours of the morning.

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Village not right spot for prison, inquiry told

A public inquiry reopens to hear evidence about road safety near a planned super prison in Lancashire.

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Lyon's Lancashire stint cut to seven games

Spinner Nathan Lyon will now only be available for seven of Lancashire's County Championship games.

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Man jailed for murdering homeless friend

Alison Dodds was brutally attacked by someone she trusted after being offered a safe place to stay.

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Bank sorry for sharing woman's spending with ex

Sara Derbyshire, from Lancashire, says the bank's error is a "massive breach of privacy".

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Sutton United 3-1 Accrington Stanley

Sutton boost their League Two survival hopes with a fine win over Accrington that lifts them off the bottom of the table.

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Robot pets bring comfort to care home residents

The pretend pooches and fake felines are being used at Belvedere Manor Care Home in Colne, Lancashire

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