Postcode report
OL1 4BS Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Oldham
About OL1 4BS: area rating, property, schools and local change
OL1 4BS is a postcode in St James', Oldham, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OL1 4BS, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OL1 4BS are safety and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OL1 4BS is based on Oldham 011 Census 2021. It covers 5,947 residents, 4,031 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 34% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near OL1 4BS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OL1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £187k from 80 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OL1 4BS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 9 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OL1 4BS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OL1 4BS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OL1 4BS
Is OL1 4BS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OL1 4BS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OL1 4BS?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near OL1 4BS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for OL1 4BS?
LocaleIQ matched OL1 4BS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OL1 4BS?
The latest median sold price is £187k based on 80 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OL1 4BS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.