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About

Royton North is a residential ward located on the western edge of the Oldham borough. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Its landscape includes green spaces like the Royton Park recreation ground and the grounds of the former Royton Hall. The ward is bordered by the districts of Shaw and Royton South, with the M62 motorway providing a major transport route to the north.

A central feature is the historic Royton Town Hall, a prominent local landmark constructed in the late 19th century. The area's infrastructure supports local commerce along Rochdale Road and Middleton Road. Royton Cricket Club, founded in the 1860s, has a longstanding presence within the community. The ward contains several primary schools and is served by local bus services connecting it to Oldham town centre and surrounding districts.

Area overview

On average Royton North has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royton North is £42,663 per year. There are 6 schools in Royton North: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Royton North

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £298K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Royton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£365,000£315
Semi-Detached44£263,500£265
Terraced39£180,000£224
Flats6£147,500£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Royton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,950£52,000£152,000£120,000
2017£260,000£79,000£153,000£110,000
2018£290,000£92,000£157,000£124,475
2019£247,000£102,500£168,000£126,725
2020£323,750£107,725£180,000£151,500
2021£347,500£117,000£199,999£158,500
2022£301,500£120,000£245,000£171,500
2023£351,250£140,000£241,000£180,000
2024£336,000£136,750£240,000£175,000
2025£375,000£144,500£257,500£186,500
2026£335,000£169,950£266,000£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£146£163£139
2017£217£123£169£132
2018£208£146£168£156
2019£227£153£189£147
2020£256£164£204£181
2021£258£167£227£184
2022£286£197£244£194
2023£309£184£256£211
2024£315£207£265£215
2025£312£207£271£228
2026£314£216£266£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Royton North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Royton North

What is the average house price in Royton North?

The median sale price in Royton North is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Royton North?

Royton North has 5 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Royton North?

Royton North scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Royton North sits around rank 14,084 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Royton North?

The average household income in Royton North is around £42,663 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Royton North?

Royton North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Robinson (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Royton North

OL25QR

Radcliffe Street

OL25SY

Glen Grove

OL26XQ

Rochdale Road

OL25TT

Newtondale Avenue

OL25LU

Hindle Drive

OL26SP

Eskdale Avenue

OL12SY

Hollybrook

OL25JS

Church Street

OL12SX

Cinder Hill Lane

OL25HH

Malvern Close

OL25SA

Kensington Avenue

OL25LA

Church Street

OL25PR

Hall Street

OL25BX

Holden Fold Lane

OL25UA

Harewood Drive

OL25ND

Rothwell Street

OL25BS

Netherhey Lane

OL25FF

Thorp Road

OL25RS

Sandy Lane

OL25YB

Bromley Avenue

OL25TY

Westerdale Drive

OL25EF

Lynmouth Avenue

OL25QT

Rochdale Lane

OL25PS

Crompton Street

OL25SN

Rochdale Road

OL25DN

Lineholme

OL25PF

Oldham Road

OL25UG

Longdale Close

OL25FN

Royton North

OL25SE

Consort Avenue

OL26TA

Coniston Grove

OL25HR

Highlands Road

OL26XT

Castleton Road

OL26SJ

Grasmere Road

OL25SP

Cemetery Road

OL26SY

Windermere Road

OL25BF

Broadway

OL25XG

Oozewood Road

OL25LF

Church Street

OL25TD

Chiltern Drive

OL25YN

Parklands

OL25QW

Mill Street

OL25UB

Albert Street

OL25JY

Queen Street

OL26UT

Mardale Avenue

OL25WD

Croft Head

OL25PG

Shepherd Street

OL25NG

Mill Lane

OL25EJ

Stottfield

OL25EA

Royton North

OL25XU

Kingston Drive

OL26XB

Grisedale Avenue

OL12SU

Cinder Hill Lane

OL25XS

Firswood Drive

OL25QP

Chapel Street

OL25EN

Hamilton Avenue

OL25NA

Middleton Road

OL26SH

Rochdale Road

OL25YF

Kensington Avenue

OL25RW

Rochdale Lane

OL25PP

Springhill

OL25HQ

Cheviot Avenue

OL25YA

Kingston Drive

OL25DX

Royley Crescent

OL25UN

Thornham Old Road

OL26TB

Oak Avenue

OL25QG

Chapel Lane

OL26JZ

Newcoin Street

OL25EZ

Mendip Close

OL26UE

Dogford Road

OL26UP

Castleton Road

OL25YG

Brecon Close

OL25WB

Water Mill Clough

OL25HG

Lea View

OL26TL

Pine Grove

OL26ST

Windermere Road

OL25LN

Holden Fold Lane

OL25JT

Charles Street

OL25YD

Lewisham Close

OL25UF

Albert Street

OL25HE

Lea View

OL26TT

Fairway Crescent

OL25UH

Denbydale Way

OL25LP

Royton North

OL26TN

Borrowdale Close

OL25NJ

Mill Lane

OL25YE

Croydon Avenue

OL26SS

Fir Lane

OL25DJ

Oldham Road

OL25TQ

Wensleydale Close

OL25QL

Chapel Street

OL25BY

Holden Fold Lane

OL25TU

Alandale Drive

OL25UD

Coverdale Avenue

OL25TW

Ashwood Drive

OL26TD

Oak Avenue

OL25EL

Birchinlee Avenue

OL25LT

Middleton Road

OL25RF

Flake Lane

OL25NB

Rainshaw Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.