Postcode OL2 5SY 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 106 ft away from OL2 5SY.
Royton North near OL2 5SY 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 5SY 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 | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Fir Bank Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Royton Hall Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.