Postcode OL2 5AE is located in a major urban area, within the Royton South area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Royton South West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Royton South West is £40,975 per year. The median sale price in Royton South is £225,000 (around £267 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,225 and £272,500. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 2.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Coldhurst Community Park.
Royton South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,419 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Royton South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Royton South West is £40,975 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from OL2 5AE.
Royton South West near OL2 5AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coldhurst Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Coldhurst Community Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Royton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £335,000 | £280 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £240,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 47 | £165,000 | £212 |
| Flats | 6 | £143,500 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225,000 | £86,500 | £145,000 | £97,000 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £78,000 | £149,950 | £102,000 |
| 2018 | £223,000 | £77,000 | £155,000 | £107,750 |
| 2019 | £255,000 | £84,000 | £158,950 | £123,000 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £103,000 | £174,500 | £124,000 |
| 2021 | £265,498 | £93,000 | £180,000 | £139,975 |
| 2022 | £314,950 | £130,000 | £223,198 | £157,525 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £125,000 | £230,000 | £155,050 |
| 2024 | £301,500 | £106,475 | £224,250 | £169,000 |
| 2025 | £304,500 | £130,000 | £240,000 | £163,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £143,500 | £238,000 | £175,050 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £171 | £176 | £120 |
| 2017 | £179 | £161 | £184 | £131 |
| 2018 | £210 | £173 | £185 | £133 |
| 2019 | £232 | £161 | £187 | £159 |
| 2020 | £240 | £165 | £188 | £158 |
| 2021 | £232 | £174 | £216 | £181 |
| 2022 | £316 | £205 | £252 | £193 |
| 2023 | £317 | £197 | £282 | £199 |
| 2024 | £289 | £225 | £276 | £208 |
| 2025 | £292 | £224 | £282 | £205 |
| 2026 | £284 | £201 | £283 | £212 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 5AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 7, Monarch Close, Oldham, OL2 5AE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 3, Harry Street, Oldham, OL2 5AP | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 266, Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 5AN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £179,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 282, Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 5AN | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 256, Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 5AN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 |
In the OL2 5AE postcode area, located within Royton South West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jan 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | E-ACT the Oldham Academy North | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2016. | |
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 May 2016
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ratingInspection information
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL2 5AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 243 Oldham Road, Royton, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Longsight Mini Market | 225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Longsight Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL2 5AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tony Pinder
Royton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL2 5AE records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL2 5AE in Royton South is £225,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL2 5AE, including St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Requires improvement), E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (Good) and Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OL2 5AE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,419 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL2 5AE is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Pinder (Reform UK).