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Royton South West

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About

Royton South West is a residential neighbourhood situated on the western edge of Oldham. The area is characterised by a mix of semi-detached and terraced housing, primarily from the interwar and post-war periods. Its layout includes several local greens and pockets of open space, such as the playing fields near Royton Hall Drive.

A notable local landmark is the historic Royton Hall, a 16th-century manor house with later additions, which sits within its own grounds. The area is bordered by farmland and the Rochdale Canal to the west, providing a distinct rural edge. Daily needs are served by local shops and schools along Middleton Road.

Area overview

On average Royton South West has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royton South West is £40,975 per year. There are 2 schools in Royton South West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Royton South West is home to around 5,953 people, with a population density of about 2,312.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Royton South West Population
5,953
Population density
2,312.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.63(+1%)
Public order
22.17(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
21(+13%)
Shoplifting
19.15(+235%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.26(+37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,354
89.94%
Bangladeshi
119
2%
African
100
1.68%
Other White
54
0.91%
Pakistani
52
0.87%
Total population: 5,953

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,211
24.47%
No qualifications
1,040
21.01%
Level 3 (A level)
904
18.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
692
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
570
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 4,949

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,005
37.57%
Owns with a mortgage
779
29.12%
Other social rented
303
11.33%
Social rents from council
260
9.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
244
9.12%
Total households: 2,675

Property prices in Royton South West

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Royton South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Royton South West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£365,000
Flats2£107,500
Semi-Detached28£263,500
Terraced28£183,000

10 years median price trend in Royton South West

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

All postcodes in Royton South West

OL25UQ

Victoria Terrace

OL25BS

Netherhey Lane

OL25BY

Holden Fold Lane

OL25EQ

Lorne Avenue

OL25EZ

Mendip Close

OL25FJ

Clough Bank Mews

OL25QD

Market Square

OL25RJ

Burnsall Grove

OL25AZ

Carlton Way

OL25BJ

Grosvenor Way

OL25LY

Elizabeth Avenue

OL12SX

Cinder Hill Lane

OL25AW

Beswick Street

OL25HG

Lea View

OL25JN

Charles Street

OL25QR

Radcliffe Street

OL25BW

Broadway

OL25DB

Savoy Drive

OL25DE

Brackenwood Close

OL25DP

Holden Fold Lane

OL25TH

Thorp

OL25WD

Croft Head

OL25RF

Flake Lane

OL25BA

Regent Crescent

OL25HL

Highlands

OL25JD

Union Street

OL25NF

Haggate Crescent

OL25QY

Kershaw Street

OL25EA

Royton North

OL25FH

Windmill Close

OL25JU

Chapel Croft

OL25QG

Chapel Lane

OL36DF

Spring Gardens

OL12QD

Boundary Drive

OL25AH

Jones Street

OL25QJ

Royton North

OL25JQ

Middleton Road

OL25NH

Thorp Clough

OL25BD

Norfolk Way

OL25DS

Maplewood Close

OL25DY

Royley

OL25JY

Queen Street

OL25LS

Middleton Road

OL25RD

All Saints Close

OL25RH

Richmond Avenue

OL25DF

Downham Close

OL25QS

Spring Garden Street

OL25RW

Rochdale Lane

OL25AR

Sparrow Street

OL25HN

Pendle Grove

OL25HQ

Cheviot Avenue

OL25HR

Highlands Road

OL25BQ

Mayfair Drive

OL25WB

Water Mill Clough

OL25PP

Springhill

OL25BB

Berkeley Drive

OL25EB

Middleton Road

OL25EL

Birchinlee Avenue

OL25TD

Chiltern Drive

OL25HD

Cotswold Drive

OL12SS

Cinder Hill Lane

OL25LT

Middleton Road

OL25AX

Cumberland Drive

OL25AY

Cumberland Drive

OL25BG

Strand Way

OL25BH

Westbury Way

OL25DZ

Royley Crescent

OL25NE

Cecil Street

OL25ES

Holden Fold Lane

OL25PW

Roy Street

OL25DN

Lineholme

OL25EX

Cleveland Grove

OL25QA

Market Street

Data Sources

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