Postcode OL2 5JX is located in a major urban area, within the Royton South ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Royton South East 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 East is £36,000 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Royton South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Royton South East has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Royton South East is £36,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from OL2 5JX.
Royton South East near OL2 5JX 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £199,425 in Royton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £127,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £236,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royton South
In the OL2 5JX postcode area, located within Royton South East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 5JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heyside News | 12 Heyside, Oldham, OL2 6LN | Walking directions to Heyside News |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.