Postcode OL2 5JR 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 very high deprivation level. It has very high 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 2.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royton Park.
Royton South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,781 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Royton South West has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 38.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 5JR.
Royton South West near OL2 5JR 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Royton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royton 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 5JR postcode area, located within Royton South West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 5JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Croft Head, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5WD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier - MJs Store | Flake Lane, Oldham, OL2 5RQ | Walking directions to Premier - MJs Store |
| 0.5 mi | Longsight Mini Market | 225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Longsight Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.