Postcode OL2 5BL 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 moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Royton South West is £37,300 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 very high crime rate.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in Royton South West is £37,300 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from OL2 5BL.
Royton South West near OL2 5BL 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 1.8 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 | Fitton Park | Small | Walking directions to Fitton Park |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £199,425 in Royton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £127,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £236,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royton South
In the OL2 5BL postcode area, located within Royton South West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
| 0.4 mi | Longsight Mini Market | 225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Longsight Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.