Postcode OL2 5QL 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 high deprivation level. It has 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 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royton Park.
Royton South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,323 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Royton South West has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 29.0% 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 5QL.
Royton South West near OL2 5QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Royton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £705,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £353,000; semi-detached at £240,000; terraced at £183,750; flats at £138,500.
10 years price trend in Royton North
In the OL2 5QL postcode area, located within Royton South West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.