Postcode OL2 5RA 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 North area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Royton North is £43,000 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royton Park.
Royton North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,486 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Royton North has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Royton North is £43,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from OL2 5RA.
Royton North near OL2 5RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
In the OL2 5RA postcode area, located within Royton North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Thorp Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Royton Hall Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Fir Bank Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.