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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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £188,975 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
Detached10£301,000
Flats10£132,000
Semi-Detached51£230,000
Terraced53£163,000

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

OL26BA

Campania Street

OL26HS

Mossdown Road

OL26HQ

Higginshaw Lane

OL26RW

High Barn Street

OL25JX

Fitton Street

OL25BN

Palace Gardens

OL26DZ

Montrose Gardens

OL26LA

Polperro Close

OL26ES

Wesley Street

OL25BH

Westbury Way

OL26YS

Linkside Avenue

OL12PE

Cumberland Drive

OL25AF

Mellalieu Street

OL26RQ

Lowe Green

OL26QS

Cardigan Street

OL26RH

Radcliffe Street

OL14BA

Milne Street

OL26FU

Leonard Way

OL26JT

Helston Drive

OL26YH

Royton South

OL26QJ

Rochdale Road

OL26DU

Hartington Court

OL26QL

Radcliffe Street

OL26GD

The Fairways

OL26JB

Turf Lane

OL26UD

Mellor Street

OL26AQ

Angela Avenue

OL26DS

Parkside Industrial Estate

OL26EH

Shaw Road

OL26QF

Rochdale Road

OL26AB

Oldham Road

OL26YJ

Shaw Street

OL26FW

Royton South

OL26JL

Penthorpe Drive

OL26HL

Meek Street

OL26EL

Turfland Avenue

OL26LZ

Water Street

OL26HF

Byron Walk

OL26FT

John Hogan Close

OL26QW

Park Street

OL26JW

Cornish Way

OL26XY

Royton South

OL26ED

Ashworth Close

OL26JR

Penryn Avenue

OL26JQ

Thomas Street

OL26AD

Mildred Avenue

OL25BJ

Grosvenor Way

OL26PX

Stonesdale Close

OL26RD

Milton Street

OL26LW

Heyside

OL26QQ

Royton South

OL26AL

Crossley Street

OL26EE

Coin Street

OL25QX

Park Lane

OL26AE

St Phillips Drive

OL26AH

Kevin Avenue

OL26QN

Park Street

OL14AE

Holyrood Street

OL26DP

Appleby Walk

OL26HU

Leonard Way

Data Sources

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