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Edward Street, Oldham, OL9 7AH | Demographic profile

This area is in a working class neighbourhood popular with families

Demographic data is collected by the Office for National Statistics in the census. This information is grouped into small geographic areas a few streets in size.

Population

  • 1567 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
high density urban

The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is densely populated, with 1567 people living in the neighbourhood.

While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.

Average age of local residents

  • Substantially younger than the National average of 39
29 years old
5%
11%
0-4
6%
8%
5-9
6%
11%
10-15
4%
7%
16-19
6%
10%
20-24
6%
9%
25-29
19%
17%
30-44
25%
15%
45-64
18%
8%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • National Average
  • This Area

Popularity with families

  • Popular with families with older children

This area is popular with families with older children. There is an even split between single people and married couples.

Income

  • Average household income is much lower than the National average
19k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much lower than the National average.

Deprivation

  • This particular area is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
below average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Oldham is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Industry of employment

  • Most popular sectors: Retail, Manufacturing, and Transport and Communications
Retail

Typical industries in which local people are employed include Retail, Manufacturing, and Transport and Communications

Travel to work

  • Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Car

Most people travel to their workplace by Car (65%) and Walking (12%)

Average age of local residents

  • Substantially younger than the North West region average of 39
29 years old
5%
11%
0-4
6%
8%
5-9
8%
11%
10-15
5%
7%
16-19
5%
10%
20-24
6%
9%
25-29
22%
17%
30-44
24%
15%
45-64
15%
8%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • North West region Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is much lower than the North West region average
19k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much lower than the North West region average.

Deprivation

  • This particular area scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to other places in North West
below average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Oldham is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Average age of local residents

  • Substantially younger than the Manchester Locality average of 39
29 years old
6%
11%
0-4
6%
8%
5-9
7%
11%
10-15
5%
7%
16-19
5%
10%
20-24
7%
9%
25-29
19%
17%
30-44
27%
15%
45-64
15%
8%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • Manchester Locality Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is much lower than the Manchester Locality average
19k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much lower than the Manchester Locality average.

Deprivation

  • This particular area area scores worse than Manchester in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
below average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Oldham is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.