Postcode OL2 5DN 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 and moderate crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royton South West is £40,975 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 1.6 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 low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Royton South West is £40,975 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from OL2 5DN.
Royton South West near OL2 5DN 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fitton Park | Small | Walking directions to Fitton Park |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £226,250 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 | 22 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £144,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £253,750 |
| Terraced | 51 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royton North
In the OL2 5DN postcode area, located within Royton South West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.