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Royton South

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About

Royton South is a residential ward situated in the western part of the Oldham borough. The area is primarily characterised by its housing, which includes a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes from the 20th century. The local landscape features several green spaces, such as Royton Park, which provides recreational facilities and playing fields for the community. Its infrastructure supports day-to-day living with local shopping parades and schools serving the immediate population.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the historical Royton Hall parkland, with the site's former tower a notable local landmark. Transport links include main bus routes along Middleton Road and connections to the wider motorway network. Royton Cricket Club, with its long-established ground, forms a focal point for local sport. The area functions as a settled suburban community within the larger Oldham conurbation.

Area overview

On average Royton South has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royton South is £41,897 per year. There are 3 schools in Royton South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Royton South

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Royton South 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£340,000
Flats12£129,000
Semi-Detached52£231,500
Terraced58£169,750

10 years median price trend in Royton South

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

All postcodes in Royton South

OL26UG

Lower Fold Avenue

OL26ZG

Penman Close

OL26BD

Old Edge Lane

OL26GH

Edge Lane Street

OL26RG

Chaucer Street

OL26RQ

Lowe Green

OL26YB

Low Meadows

OL26YY

Bamford Street

OL26HG

Royton South

OL26BU

Oldham Road

OL26HS

Mossdown Road

OL26NP

The Fold

OL26XY

Royton South

OL25BL

Hilbre Avenue

OL25JX

Fitton Street

OL26AJ

Oldham Road

OL25AE

Monarch Close

OL26GD

The Fairways

OL26QG

Rochdale Road

OL14AW

Holyrood Street

OL25AF

Mellalieu Street

OL25AT

Plumpton Close

OL26EW

Turfton Road

OL26GJ

Yarn Field Close

OL26JD

Royton South

OL26QZ

Byron Street

OL26RB

Radcliffe Street

OL26BP

Valley New Road

OL26JQ

Thomas Street

OL26QQ

Royton South

OL26QW

Park Street

OL26YR

Low Crompton Road

OL26BJ

Edge Hill Avenue

OL26DE

Browfield Way

OL26EP

Turf Park Road

OL26JL

Penthorpe Drive

OL26LP

Sutcliffe Street

OL26YA

Royton South

OL26YU

Seatoller Court

OL25DD

Broadway

OL26EL

Turfland Avenue

OL26NA

Ravenstonedale Drive

OL26PY

Berkeley Street

OL25AS

Oldham Road

OL26AY

Birkdale Avenue

OL26BY

Turf Lane

OL26DN

Oldham Road

OL26ED

Ashworth Close

OL26EE

Coin Street

OL26LY

Perth Street

OL26NG

St Marks Close

OL26QD

Bleasdale Street

OL26HE

Percival Walk

OL26NR

Blackshaw Lane

OL26PU

Park Lane

OL26QF

Rochdale Road

OL14AH

Shaw Road

OL26BB

Oldham Road

OL26HW

Higginshaw Lane

OL26RR

High Barn Road

OL13LX

Higginshaw Road

OL25AA

Oldham Road

OL26JU

Liskeard Avenue

OL26GF

Long Meadow Avenue

OL26UD

Mellor Street

OL25FL

Royton South

OL25BE

Carlton Way

OL26AU

Marlborough Road

OL26FU

Leonard Way

OL26GG

Millside Way

OL26JH

Turf Lane

OL26QX

Milton Street

OL26JA

Higginshaw Lane

OL14SP

Bullcote Lane

OL26AA

Oldham Road

OL26BE

Ashleigh Close

OL26JX

Devonport Crescent

OL26DU

Hartington Court

OL26BT

Valley Road

OL26PP

Swaledale Close

OL26RS

Pennine View

OL26AZ

Verney Road

OL26EJ

Beard Street

OL26HQ

Higginshaw Lane

OL26JN

Penryn Avenue

OL26NX

Brotherdale Close

OL26AT

Norwood Crescent

OL26DA

Shaw Road

OL26EB

Lily Street

OL26LU

Hebron Street

OL26AD

Mildred Avenue

OL26EQ

Royton South

OL26NN

Lower Fold Avenue

OL26ZB

Larchfield Close

OL26BZ

Turf Close

OL26DS

Parkside Industrial Estate

OL26EX

Sunfield Drive

OL26HZ

Salmon Fields

OL26LR

Clarence Street

OL26QL

Radcliffe Street

Data Sources

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