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OL2 5TB

Harewood Drive

Royton North

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Detailed insights for OL2 5TB

Overview

Postcode OL2 5TB 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Royton North is £44,951 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royton Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Royton North has a low 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.

Crime level

7/10

Royton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Royton North is £44,951 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 5TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Royton North near OL2 5TB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL2 5TB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRoyton ParkMediumWalking directions to Royton Park
0.3 miDogford ParkSmallWalking directions to Dogford Park

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
6,393 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.12(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.23(-26%)
Vehicle crime
10.29(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.61(-26%)
Public order
5.88(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
96.89%
Pakistani
4
1.56%
Caribbean
1
0.39%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.39%
Irish
1
0.39%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
29.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
19.05%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.57%
No qualifications
29
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
46.73%
Owns with a mortgage
39
36.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.54%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.67%
Other social rented
4
3.74%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Royton North

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £298K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Royton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£365,000£315
Semi-Detached44£263,500£265
Terraced39£180,000£224
Flats6£147,500£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Royton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£375,000£144,500£257,500£186,500
2026£335,000£169,950£266,000£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£312£207£271£228
2026£314£216£266£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Royton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 5TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 5TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 202584, Harewood Drive, Oldham, OL2 5TBTerracedLeasehold£190,000
14 Nov 202521, Kirkdale Drive, Oldham, OL2 5TGDetachedFreehold£550,000
25 Jul 20252, Kirkdale Drive, Oldham, OL2 5TGDetachedLeasehold£390,000
12 Mar 2026Brima House, Thorp, Oldham, OL2 5THDetachedFreehold£530,000
12 Mar 2026Brima House, Thorp, Oldham, OL2 5THDetachedLeasehold£530,000

Schools

In the OL2 5TB postcode area, located within Royton North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL2 5TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThorp Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFir Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 5TB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL2 5TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier - MJs StoreFlake Lane, Oldham, OL2 5RQWalking directions to Premier - MJs Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL2 5TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Robinson

Royton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jim McMahon

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and RoytonE14001416
WardRoyton NorthE05014656
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Royton NorthE02001101
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 004AE01005390
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL2 5TB

Is OL2 5TB (Royton North) safe?

The area around OL2 5TB records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OL2 5TB?

The median sale price around OL2 5TB in Royton North is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL2 5TB?

There are 8 schools close to OL2 5TB, including Thorp Primary School (Good), St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good) and Fir Bank Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL2 5TB?

OL2 5TB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,486 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL2 5TB (Royton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL2 5TB 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).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.