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Sub-area · Lees & Hey · Oldham · North West

Living in Oldham 018A

Part of Lees & Hey · 1,464 residents

Oldham 018A is a sub-area in Lees & Hey, Oldham that skews 18–34 year-old and owner-occupied 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
60/100
Transit + walk
Schools
71/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1821%
18–3424%
35–4918%
50–6419%
65+18%
Population1,464
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied76%
Private rent19%
Social rent5%
Flats1%
Terraced57%
Semi-detached37%
Detached5%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person28%Couple with children22%Lone parent14%Other3%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 9.60
White95%Asian2%Black0%Mixed2%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian60%Muslim2%No religion32%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK97%
Born outside UK3%
General health (self-reported)
Good83%Fair14%Bad3%
Disability prevalence16%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above26%
Apprenticeship8%
No qualifications16%

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

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What's it like to rent in Oldham 018A?

Oldham 018A sits inside Lees & Hey, 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 018A 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 018A?
The median monthly rent across Oldham 018A is £910.
How safe is Oldham 018A?
Oldham 018A has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Oldham 018A?
Transport score: 60/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Oldham 018A part of?
Oldham 018A sits inside the Lees & Hey neighbourhood, in Oldham, North West.