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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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £198,850 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
Detached8£316,000
Flats11£130,000
Semi-Detached52£231,500
Terraced56£167,250

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

OL26PS

Rochdale Road

OL25BD

Norfolk Way

OL26ND

Little Hey Street

OL26QU

Milton Street

OL25DF

Downham Close

OL26JE

Daniel Street

OL14BA

Milne Street

OL25AR

Sparrow Street

OL26AN

Seville Street

OL26EY

Sunfield Crescent

OL26YT

Royton South

OL26PZ

Bleasdale Street

OL25BQ

Mayfair Drive

OL26EZ

Manor Drive

OL26HL

Meek Street

OL26HU

Leonard Way

OL26JG

Salmon Fields

OL26RH

Radcliffe Street

OL26DJ

Bamford Street

OL26DY

Shaw Road

OL26EF

Shaw Road

OL26LD

Bodmin Close

OL25AG

Houghton Street

OL25AU

Dorchester Drive

OL25BB

Berkeley Drive

OL26AR

Mooredge Terrace

OL26BN

Valley New Road

OL26ET

Turf Lane

OL26JT

Helston Drive

OL26LH

Royton South

OL26NU

Colsterdale Close

OL26PX

Stonesdale Close

OL26HB

Pickford Walk

OL26PT

Schofield Street

OL26YX

Royton South

OL25AP

Harry Street

OL26AB

Oldham Road

OL26BG

Oldham Road

OL26DH

Elmstone Drive

OL26ES

Wesley Street

OL25AX

Cumberland Drive

OL25AY

Cumberland Drive

OL25BG

Strand Way

OL25BH

Westbury Way

OL26FW

Royton South

OL26RW

High Barn Street

OL26AE

St Phillips Drive

OL26AQ

Angela Avenue

OL26DX

Edge Lane Street

OL26NY

Balmoral Avenue

OL26DP

Appleby Walk

OL26JF

Clifton Crescent

OL26QE

Croasdale Close

OL26RA

Cardigan Street

OL25AD

St Anne's Avenue

OL26JP

Cornish Way

OL14WH

Windsor Street

OL26AL

Crossley Street

OL26HA

Shaw Road

OL26PN

Littondale Close

Data Sources

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