57POPULATION
13.1%UNEMPLOYED
51%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
8%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of OL9 6RQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is OL9 6RQ 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 OL9 6RQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 35%Children
  • 65%Adults

35% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50.9%Male
  • 49.1%Female

From the last census, 50.9% of people in OL96RQ male, and 49.1% female. Men outnumber women in Chadderton North.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 8%AB
  • 43%C2/C2
  • 49%DE

According to census records, 8% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 31%SINGLE
  • 51%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in OL9 6RQ is 31%. Single and 'other' people is 69%.

ETHNICITY

  • 44%WHITE
  • 56%NON-WHITE

44% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78.7%WORKING
  • 13.1%UNEMPLOYED

13.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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OL96RQ Postcode Breakdown

OLAREA9DISTRICT6SECTORRQUNIT
Full PostcodeOL9 6RQ
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

OL96RQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

OL9 6RQ 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 OL9 6RQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Oldham0.7 miles E
Royton1.3 miles NE
Failsworth2.4 miles S
Middleton2.7 miles W
Lees3 miles E
Milnrow3.7 miles NE
Ashton-under-Lyne3.8 miles SE
Newton Heath4.1 miles SW
Heywood4.1 miles NW
Rochdale4.6 miles N
Droylsden4.7 miles S
Delph4.9 miles E
Manchester4.9 miles SW
Greenfield4.9 miles E
Dukinfield5.1 miles SE
London166 miles SE
Glasgow178 miles NW
Edinburgh171 miles N
Cardiff149 miles S
Liverpool37 miles W
Southampton186 miles S
Saint Ives188 miles S

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The officer was conducting investigations into the theft when he was hit by the car, police say.

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Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is charged with misconduct by the Football Association after he was sent off against Chelsea on Saturday.

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Cycle path transformation to become more accessible

A popular path for people walking and cycling near Lancaster has undergone a transformation.

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Football club's elite training ground plan approved

Wyre planners judge Blackpool FC's application will not harm green belt between Blackpool and Poulton.

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Campaigners call for cemetery to be protected

They are urging a bishop to keep the site as a cemetery and stop it being redeveloped.

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Concerns raised about inmates' drug use behind bars

A report finds prisoners with mental health issues at HMP Wymott are increasingly turning to drugs.

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Organisations in Lancashire say they are under pressure due to a rapid increase in "social prescribing".

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