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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(+196%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.76(-12%)
Public order
14.6(+44%)
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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
Detached5£317,000
Terraced32£160,000
Semi-Detached27£226,000
Flats7£148,000

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

OL26BS

Eleanor Road

OL26QA

Spindle Court

OL26AE

St Phillips Drive

OL26EF

Shaw Road

OL26HR

Duchess Street

OL26LB

Heyside Avenue

OL26YY

Bamford Street

OL26BB

Oldham Road

OL26BH

Eleanor Road

OL26QL

Radcliffe Street

OL26EN

Turfland Avenue

OL26HN

Rudding Street

OL26DR

High Barn Street

OL26BP

Valley New Road

OL26NB

Heyside

OL26HW

Higginshaw Lane

OL26YH

Royton South

OL25AS

Oldham Road

OL26YX

Royton South

OL26BN

Valley New Road

OL26FW

Royton South

OL25FG

Baldwins Close

OL26HZ

Salmon Fields

OL25AU

Dorchester Drive

OL25AQ

Mellalieu Street

OL26LR

Clarence Street

OL26AJ

Oldham Road

OL26EZ

Manor Drive

OL26DU

Hartington Court

OL26AS

Oaklands Road

OL26HA

Shaw Road

OL26QS

Cardigan Street

OL26BD

Old Edge Lane

OL26HG

Royton South

OL26HU

Leonard Way

OL26NL

St Marks Avenue

OL26HE

Percival Walk

OL26EH

Shaw Road

OL25AD

St Anne's Avenue

OL26EU

Turf Lane

OL26NG

St Marks Close

OL26HT

Salmon Fields Business Village

OL26XZ

Royton South

OL25AG

Houghton Street

OL26QW

Park Street

OL26LY

Perth Street

OL26AW

Briton Street

OL26QQ

Royton South

OL26LD

Bodmin Close

OL26JE

Daniel Street

OL26QN

Park Street

OL26EE

Coin Street

OL26ER

Higher Turf Park

OL26BU

Oldham Road

OL26EJ

Beard Street

OL13LX

Higginshaw Road

OL26HS

Mossdown Road

OL26JQ

Thomas Street

OL26AU

Marlborough Road

OL26LH

Royton South

OL25DH

Broadway

OL26BL

Edge Hill Road

OL26AA

Oldham Road

OL26DE

Browfield Way

OL26AQ

Angela Avenue

OL26AT

Norwood Crescent

OL26XX

Royton South

OL25DG

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.