Postcode OL2 5AY 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 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 nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Yasmin Gardens Park.
Royton South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,557 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% 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 4.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from OL2 5AY.
Royton South West near OL2 5AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coldhurst Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Coldhurst Community Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £215,250 (about £251 per square foot) in Royton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £317,500 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £240,000 | £276 |
| Terraced | 43 | £161,500 | £204 |
| Flats | 6 | £142,000 | £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 | £162,250 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £150,000 | £235,000 | £175,000 |
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 | £186 | £271 | £206 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 5AY.
In the OL2 5AY postcode area, located within Royton South West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 5AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Longsight Mini Market | 225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Longsight Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local Extra | 284-286 Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2HF | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL2 5AY, 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 5AY 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL2 5AY in Royton South West is £215,250 (about £251 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL2 5AY, including St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good), E-Act the Oldham Academy North (Good) and Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL2 5AY is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,528 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL2 5AY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,557 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 5AY 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.