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Sub-area · Failsworth East · Oldham · North West

Living in Oldham 031D

Part of Failsworth East · 1,485 residents

Oldham 031D is a sub-area in Failsworth East, Oldham that skews under 18 and tenure-mixed. 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
99/100
Transit + walk
Schools
70/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1828%
18–3424%
35–4919%
50–6416%
65+13%
Population1,485
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied43%
Private rent21%
Social rent37%
Flats19%
Terraced61%
Semi-detached17%
Detached3%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person32%Couple with children18%Lone parent22%Other8%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 41.80
White75%Asian14%Black7%Mixed3%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian44%Muslim14%No religion37%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK84%
Born outside UK16%
General health (self-reported)
Good77%Fair15%Bad8%
Disability prevalence22%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above17%
Apprenticeship8%
No qualifications30%

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

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What's it like to rent in Oldham 031D?

Oldham 031D sits inside Failsworth East, 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 031D 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 031D?
The median monthly rent across Oldham 031D is £910.
How safe is Oldham 031D?
Oldham 031D has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Oldham 031D?
Transport score: 99/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Oldham 031D part of?
Oldham 031D sits inside the Failsworth East neighbourhood, in Oldham, North West.