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Royton East & Cowlishaw

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About

Royton East & Cowlishaw is a residential area in the north of the Oldham borough. It is characterised by its mixture of housing types, including terraced homes, semis, and some modern developments. The area is largely defined by its proximity to open land, with the Crompton Moor and Tandle Hill Country Park providing green spaces on its eastern edges. Local facilities are centred around several primary schools and community centres serving the neighbourhood.

The area is anchored by the Royton town centre to the west, providing everyday shopping and services. A notable local landmark is the historic Royton Hall, a former manor house with grounds now used for community events. Transport links include main bus routes along Oldham Road and Royton's own tram stop, connecting it to Manchester. The overall feel is of a settled, predominantly residential district with easy access to both urban amenities and countryside walks.

Area overview

On average Royton East & Cowlishaw has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £48,917 per year. There are 4 schools in Royton East & Cowlishaw: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Royton East & Cowlishaw is home to around 6,030 people, with a population density of about 3,693.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Royton East & Cowlishaw Population
6,030
Population density
3,693.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.71(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.44(-33%)
Vehicle crime
10.45(+73%)
Public order
7.46(-26%)
Burglary
5.64(+1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,409
89.66%
Bangladeshi
136
2.25%
Pakistani
92
1.52%
Other White
72
1.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
66
1.09%
Total population: 6,033

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,324
27.26%
Level 3 (A level)
988
20.34%
No qualifications
788
16.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
781
16.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
509
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 4,857

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,009
39.93%
Owns outright
982
38.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
342
13.53%
Social rents from council
76
3.01%
Other social rented
53
2.1%
Total households: 2,527

Property prices in Royton East & Cowlishaw

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Royton East & Cowlishaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £606,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Royton East & Cowlishaw in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royton East & Cowlishaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£431,000
Flats7£130,000
Semi-Detached20£217,498
Terraced28£177,975

10 years median price trend in Royton East & Cowlishaw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royton East & Cowlishaw.

All postcodes in Royton East & Cowlishaw

OL26UG

Lower Fold Avenue

OL26ZG

Penman Close

OL26RG

Chaucer Street

OL26RQ

Lowe Green

OL26YB

Low Meadows

OL26GN

Diamond Drive

OL27DB

Cowlishaw Lane

OL28SG

Albert Avenue

OL26GD

The Fairways

OL26GL

Cocker Mill Lane

OL26GJ

Yarn Field Close

OL26QZ

Byron Street

OL26RB

Radcliffe Street

OL26SL

Wendlebury Green

OL26WL

James Street

OL26YR

Low Crompton Road

OL28SZ

Oldham Road

OL26JL

Penthorpe Drive

OL26PW

Albion Gardens Close

OL26NA

Ravenstonedale Drive

OL26PQ

Swinford Grove

OL26PY

Berkeley Street

OL26SE

Otmoor Way

OL26ED

Ashworth Close

OL26QD

Bleasdale Street

OL26NR

Blackshaw Lane

OL26PU

Park Lane

OL26QF

Rochdale Road

OL26LJ

Stokesay Close

OL26LQ

Greencroft Meadow

OL26RR

High Barn Road

OL27BE

Moor Street

OL26UD

Mellor Street

OL26GG

Millside Way

OL26JH

Turf Lane

OL26LF

Gretton Close

OL26QX

Milton Street

OL26TQ

Higham Close

OL27BU

Longfield Park

OL27DD

Manchester Road

OL28SH

Frederick Avenue

OL28SU

Birshaw Close

OL26JX

Devonport Crescent

OL26SG

Studley Close

OL27BD

Moor Street

OL27BX

Cowlishaw

OL26NE

Oldham Road

OL26PP

Swaledale Close

OL26QT

Hey Hill Close

OL26JN

Penryn Avenue

OL26NX

Brotherdale Close

OL27DF

Bickerstaffe Close

OL26EB

Lily Street

OL26LL

Duncote Grove

OL26SN

Arncott Close

OL26ZB

Larchfield Close

OL27BL

Lane Meadow

OL26PB

Shaw Road

OL26RJ

Beckley Close

OL27AY

Henthorn Street

OL26NT

Blackshaw Lane

OL28SJ

Hesketh Avenue

OL26RT

Pennine View

OL27DE

Manchester Road

OL26GY

Bennett Way

OL26YS

Linkside Avenue

OL27AX

Church Road

OL27BB

Scowcroft Lane

OL28SL

Bertha Street

OL26QP

Crocus Drive

OL26JW

Cornish Way

OL26PD

Charlbury Way

OL26GW

Royton South

OL26PF

Yarnton Close

OL26SD

Otmoor Way

OL26WH

Millwood Court

OL26NH

Marches Close

OL26NS

Blackshaw Lane

OL26QR

Thorndale Close

OL26RN

High Barn Street

OL26GQ

Powell Close

OL26LE

Rushbury Drive

OL26JS

Helston Drive

OL27BF

Moor Street

OL26RE

Park Lane

OL26TY

Fir Lane

OL26LA

Polperro Close

OL26PH

Westcott Grove

OL26WJ

Rosebay Close

OL25QX

Park Lane

OL26NF

Littlewood

OL26RF

Hillside Avenue

OL28SN

Lewis Street

OL26JJ

Penryn Avenue

OL26PG

Shaw Road

OL26RD

Milton Street

OL26DZ

Montrose Gardens

OL26PA

Dale Square

OL26TX

Cedar Grove

OL27DA

Shawcroft Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.