Postcode OL2 5RQ is located in a major urban area, within the Royton North area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Royton South West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 217.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Royton South West is £40,975 per year. The median sale price in Royton North is £230,000 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £189,250 and £293,125. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royton Park.
Royton South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,892 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Royton South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 217.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 88.2% 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 per household in Royton South West is £40,975 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from OL2 5RQ.
Royton South West near OL2 5RQ 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Royton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Dogford Park | Small | Walking directions to Dogford Park |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Royton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £370,000 | £314 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £257,500 | £281 |
| Terraced | 52 | £190,000 | £234 |
| Flats | 6 | £147,500 | £206 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £370,000 | £144,500 | £252,500 | £187,000 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £169,950 | £268,500 | £206,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £313 | £207 | £272 | £235 |
| 2026 | £286 | £216 | £277 | £252 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 5RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | 1, Richmond Avenue, Oldham, OL2 5RH | Terraced | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 12, Glen View, Oldham, OL2 5RG | Terraced | Freehold | £162,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 87, Rochdale Lane, Oldham, OL2 5RB | Terraced | Leasehold | £151,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 65, Rochdale Lane, Oldham, OL2 5RB | Terraced | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 6, All Saints Close, Oldham, OL2 5RD | Other | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the OL2 5RQ postcode area, located within Royton South West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Thorp Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2023. | |
Thorp Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Jun 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Supreme Start Ltd | Other independent special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Supreme Start Ltd ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ratingInspection information
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL2 5RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier - MJs Store | Richmond Avenue, Oldham, OL2 5RH | Walking directions to Premier - MJs Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Croft Head, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5WD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL2 5RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Robinson
Royton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL2 5RQ records about 218 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL2 5RQ in Royton North is £230,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to OL2 5RQ, including Thorp Primary School (Good), Supreme Start Ltd (Inadequate) and Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OL2 5RQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,892 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL2 5RQ 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).