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OL2 5DT

Marlwood Way

Royton North

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Overview

Postcode OL2 5DT 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 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 Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Fitton Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Royton South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Royton South West is £40,975 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from OL2 5DT.

Flood risk

No risk

Royton South West near OL2 5DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL2 5DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFitton ParkSmallWalking directions to Fitton Park

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
4,906.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.88(-63%)
Vehicle crime
7.57(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.68(-68%)
Public order
5.05(-50%)
Burglary
4.42(-20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
89.56%
Pakistani
8
2.2%
African
6
1.65%
Other White
5
1.37%
Chinese
4
1.1%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
37.76%
Level 3 (A level)
55
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
18.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.18%
Apprenticeship
22
7.48%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
47.33%
Owns outright
53
40.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.92%
Other social rented
2
1.53%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Royton North

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £298K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Royton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£365,000£315
Semi-Detached44£263,500£265
Terraced39£180,000£224
Flats6£147,500£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Royton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,950£52,000£152,000£120,000
2017£260,000£79,000£153,000£110,000
2018£290,000£92,000£157,000£124,475
2019£247,000£102,500£168,000£126,725
2020£323,750£107,725£180,000£151,500
2021£347,500£117,000£199,999£158,500
2022£301,500£120,000£245,000£171,500
2023£351,250£140,000£241,000£180,000
2024£336,000£136,750£240,000£175,000
2025£375,000£144,500£257,500£186,500
2026£335,000£169,950£266,000£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£146£163£139
2017£217£123£169£132
2018£208£146£168£156
2019£227£153£189£147
2020£256£164£204£181
2021£258£167£227£184
2022£286£197£244£194
2023£309£184£256£211
2024£315£207£265£215
2025£312£207£271£228
2026£314£216£266£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Royton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 5DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 5DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 20253, Marlwood Way, Oldham, OL2 5DTDetachedFreehold£470,000
26 May 20266, Holme Crescent, Oldham, OL2 5BTDetachedLeasehold£295,000
28 Oct 20257, Holme Crescent, Oldham, OL2 5BTDetachedLeasehold£365,000
25 Jun 20258, Holme Crescent, Oldham, OL2 5BTDetachedLeasehold£335,000
07 May 202621, Cavendish Way, Oldham, OL2 5DQDetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the OL2 5DT postcode area, located within Royton South West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL2 5DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryE-Act the Oldham Academy NorthAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 5DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL2 5DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miParkgate Store7 Parkgate, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0AWWalking directions to Parkgate Store
0.5 miPapa's Mini Market135 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0ESWalking directions to Papa's Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL2 5DT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Robinson

Royton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jim McMahon

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and RoytonE14001416
WardRoyton NorthE05014656
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Royton South WestE02001105
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 008DE01005401
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about OL2 5DT

Is OL2 5DT (Royton South West) safe?

The area around OL2 5DT 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.

What is the average house price near OL2 5DT?

The median sale price around OL2 5DT in Royton South West is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL2 5DT?

There are 14 schools close to OL2 5DT, including St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), E-Act the Oldham Academy North (Good) and St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL2 5DT?

OL2 5DT 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).

Who represents OL2 5DT (Royton South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL2 5DT is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Robinson (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.