Postcode OL2 5XU 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Dogford Park.
Royton North has an average 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 111.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Royton North is £44,951 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 5XU.
Royton North near OL2 5XU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dogford Park | Small | Walking directions to Dogford Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £365,000 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £263,500 | £265 |
| Terraced | 39 | £180,000 | £224 |
| 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 | £375,000 | £144,500 | £257,500 | £186,500 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £169,950 | £266,000 | £193,000 |
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 | £312 | £207 | £271 | £228 |
| 2026 | £314 | £216 | £266 | £252 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 5XU.
In the OL2 5XU postcode area, located within Royton North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 5XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Premier - MJs Store | Flake Lane, Oldham, OL2 5RQ | Walking directions to Premier - MJs Store |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL2 5XU, 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 5XU records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around OL2 5XU in Royton North is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to OL2 5XU, including Fir Bank Primary School (Good), Thorp Primary School (Good) and Thornham St James CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL2 5XU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,407 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 5XU 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).
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.