Postcode OL2 5SB 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 high crime levels. The average income of residents in Royton North is £43,000 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Dogford Park.
Royton North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Royton North has a high crime rate.
Approximately 20.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from OL2 5SB.
Royton North near OL2 5SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dogford Park | Small | Walking directions to Dogford 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 5SB postcode area, located within Royton North, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.