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Sub-area · Chadderton Central · Oldham · North West

Living in Oldham 017B

Part of Chadderton Central · 1,893 residents

Oldham 017B is a sub-area in Chadderton Central, Oldham that skews under 18 and social-rent dominant. Median rent sits at £910 a month, up 11.8% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £217/mo. Safety ranks in the top decile of UK sub-areas (0th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£910+11.8%
vs last year
Liveability
85/100
Composite score
Safety
Higher is safer
Transport
97/100
Transit + walk
Schools
87/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1827%
18–3424%
35–4919%
50–6416%
65+14%
Population1,893
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied32%
Private rent12%
Social rent55%
Flats46%
Terraced35%
Semi-detached17%
Detached3%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person45%Couple with children15%Lone parent15%Other6%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 57.40
White53%Asian37%Black5%Mixed3%Other2%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian34%Muslim37%No religion23%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK78%
Born outside UK22%
General health (self-reported)
Good75%Fair17%Bad9%
Disability prevalence25%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above16%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications34%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Oldham 017B?

Oldham 017B sits inside Chadderton Central, part of the wider Oldham council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Oldham 017B for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Oldham 017B?
The median monthly rent across Oldham 017B is £910.
How safe is Oldham 017B?
Oldham 017B has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Oldham 017B?
Transport score: 97/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Oldham 017B part of?
Oldham 017B sits inside the Chadderton Central neighbourhood, in Oldham, North West.