Postcode OL2 5BY is located in a major urban area, within the Royton North 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 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Fitton 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 1.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from OL2 5BY.
Royton South West near OL2 5BY 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fitton Park | Small | Walking directions to Fitton Park |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Royton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £144,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £256,250 |
| Terraced | 58 | £189,750 |
10 year median price trend in Royton North
In the OL2 5BY postcode area, located within Royton South West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Longsight Mini Market | 225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Longsight Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.