Postcode OL2 5AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Royton South ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Royton South East area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Royton South East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Royton South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from OL2 5AQ.
Royton South East near OL2 5AQ 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.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £129,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £231,500 |
| Terraced | 58 | £169,750 |
10 year median price trend in Royton South
In the OL2 5AQ postcode area, located within Royton South East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 5AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Longsight Mini Market | 225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Longsight Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Croft Head, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5WD | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.