Postcode OL2 5BG 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 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 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 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 5BG.
Royton South West near OL2 5BG 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Yasmin Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park |
| 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 5BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 4, Strand Way, Oldham, OL2 5BG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 57, Carlton Way, Oldham, OL2 5BE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 77, Carlton Way, Oldham, OL2 5BE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £267,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 11, Savoy Drive, Oldham, OL2 5DB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 18, Savoy Drive, Oldham, OL2 5DB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £247,500 |
In the OL2 5BG postcode area, located within Royton South West, there are 10 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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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| 0.3 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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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Supreme Start Ltd | Other independent special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Supreme Start Ltd ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL2 5BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 243 Oldham Road, Royton, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
| 0.2 mi | Longsight Mini Market | 225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Longsight Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Chadderton Superstore | 76 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PW | Walking directions to Chadderton Superstore |
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 5BG, 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 5BG 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 5BG in Royton South is £225,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to OL2 5BG, including E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (Good), St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Requires improvement) and Supreme Start Ltd (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OL2 5BG 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 5BG 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).