Postcode OL2 5FJ 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 1.7 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 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from OL2 5FJ.
Royton South West near OL2 5FJ 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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £216,875 in Royton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 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 | 23 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £146,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £257,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £186,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royton North
In the OL2 5FJ postcode area, located within Royton South West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 5FJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.5 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
| 0.5 mi | Papa's Mini Market | 135 Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0ES | Walking directions to Papa's Mini Market |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL2 5FJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Robinson
Royton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.