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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.

Data Sources

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