Postcode insights

OL2 5FP

Royton North

Oldham

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Detailed insights for OL2 5FP

Overview

Postcode OL2 5FP 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 East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Royton Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Royton South East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Royton South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from OL2 5FP.

Flood risk

No risk

Royton South East near OL2 5FP 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL2 5FP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRoyton ParkMediumWalking directions to Royton Park

Area Profile

Population
445
Population density
2,033.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.29(-5%)
Other theft
10.46(+58%)
Vehicle crime
10.46(+75%)
Public order
10.46(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.54(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
375
84.08%
Bangladeshi
31
6.95%
Pakistani
16
3.59%
Other White
10
2.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.67%
Total population: 446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
27.1%
No qualifications
66
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
14.91%
Level 3 (A level)
51
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
35.71%
Owns outright
52
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
50
27.47%
Other forms of private rent
12
6.59%
Other social rented
2
1.1%
Total households: 182

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 5FP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 5FP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 2025138, Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 5DJTerracedLeasehold£185,000
07 Feb 2025189, Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BGTerracedLeasehold£158,000
07 Mar 20252, Valley Road, Oldham, OL2 6BTTerracedLeasehold£133,000
18 Dec 20251, Mount Street, Oldham, OL2 6BQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
27 Feb 202628, Mellalieu Street, Oldham, OL2 5AFTerracedLeasehold£170,450

Schools

In the OL2 5FP postcode area, located within Royton South East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL2 5FP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySs Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryE-Act the Oldham Academy NorthAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 5FP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL2 5FP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLongsight Mini Market225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BBWalking directions to Longsight Mini Market
0.2 miPremierOldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BBWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodRochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miLidlCroft Head, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5WDWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miEuropeanOldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6ABWalking directions to European

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 5FP, 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 EastE02001106
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 009BE01005398
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2025-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OL2 5FP

Is OL2 5FP (Royton South East) safe?

The area around OL2 5FP records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OL2 5FP?

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

What schools are near OL2 5FP?

There are 11 schools close to OL2 5FP, including St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good), Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and E-Act the Oldham Academy North (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL2 5FP?

OL2 5FP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,262 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL2 5FP 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).

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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.