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Royton South East

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About

Royton South East sits within the town of Royton in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham. The ward is largely residential, with long runs of 19th‑century terraced housing alongside later semi‑detached streets built in the 20th century. The town centre clusters around Market Street and High Street, where small shops, a few pubs and local services line short stretches of pavement. Remains of the textile era are visible: stone mill blocks and brick chimney bases are set back from the streets, repurposed for light industry, workshops and housing in places. The footprint of the old Royton branch railway, which closed in the 1960s, can still be traced in sections of the landscape.

Local life concentrates on community facilities and everyday services rather than visitor attractions. There are primary schools, a community centre, GP practices and convenience stores serving nearby streets. Bus routes link the ward with Oldham town centre and neighbouring districts, so shopping and employment trips are routine. Small green spaces and pocket parks provide play areas and short walking routes between residential terraces and the high street.

Area overview

On average Royton South East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year. There are 2 schools in Royton South East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Royton South East is home to around 6,028 people, with a population density of about 2,396.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Royton South East Population
6,028
Population density
2,396.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.16(0%)
Vehicle crime
17.75(+194%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.76(-15%)
Public order
14.6(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.78(+20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,072
84.13%
Bangladeshi
329
5.46%
Pakistani
136
2.26%
Other White
82
1.36%
Indian
73
1.21%
Total population: 6,029

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,220
24.43%
No qualifications
1,137
22.77%
Level 3 (A level)
844
16.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
713
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
554
11.09%
Total 16+ residents: 4,994

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
888
32.34%
Owns with a mortgage
844
30.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
439
15.99%
Other social rented
367
13.36%
Social rents from council
131
4.77%
Total households: 2,746

Property prices in Royton South East

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 in Royton South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Royton South East 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 South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£316,000
Flats11£144,000
Semi-Detached25£223,500
Terraced38£160,750

10 years median price trend in Royton South East

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

All postcodes in Royton South East

OL26AP

Campania Street

OL26AX

Ainsdale Crescent

OL26EU

Turf Lane

OL26LN

Heyside

OL26NJ

Bullcote Green

OL26BW

Kerwood Drive

OL26HX

Sun View

OL26XZ

Royton South

OL26BL

Edge Hill Road

OL26BS

Eleanor Road

OL25AB

St Annes Avenue

OL26LX

Brownlow Avenue

OL26AS

Oaklands Road

OL26GE

Fern Bank Drive

OL26NW

Lowerfold Avenue

OL25AJ

Oldham Road

OL25AN

Oldham Road

OL26BA

Campania Street

OL26DF

Brierwood Close

OL26GB

Park Close

OL26QA

Spindle Court

OL25NP

Arlington Close

OL26DR

High Barn Street

OL26NB

Heyside

OL26AW

Briton Street

OL26HN

Rudding Street

OL25DG

Verity Close

OL26LW

Heyside

OL26DD

Carrbrook Drive

OL26LZ

Water Street

OL26LS

Heyside

OL26ND

Little Hey Street

OL26JE

Daniel Street

OL26AN

Seville Street

OL26EY

Sunfield Crescent

OL26YT

Royton South

OL26EZ

Manor Drive

OL26HL

Meek Street

OL26HU

Leonard Way

OL26JG

Salmon Fields

OL26DJ

Bamford Street

OL26EF

Shaw Road

OL26LD

Bodmin Close

OL25AG

Houghton Street

OL25AU

Dorchester Drive

OL26AR

Mooredge Terrace

OL26BN

Valley New Road

OL26ET

Turf Lane

OL26LH

Royton South

OL25DJ

Oldham Road

OL26HB

Pickford Walk

OL26YX

Royton South

OL25AP

Harry Street

OL25BF

Broadway

OL26AB

Oldham Road

OL26BG

Oldham Road

OL26ES

Wesley Street

OL26FW

Royton South

OL25FN

Royton North

OL26AE

St Phillips Drive

OL26AQ

Angela Avenue

OL26DX

Edge Lane Street

OL26DP

Appleby Walk

OL26JF

Clifton Crescent

OL25AD

St Anne's Avenue

OL26JP

Cornish Way

OL26AL

Crossley Street

OL26HA

Shaw Road

Data Sources

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