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OL2 6AA

Oldham Road

Royton South

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Detailed insights for OL2 6AA

Overview

Postcode OL2 6AA is located in a major urban area, within the Royton South ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Royton South East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year. The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Yasmin Gardens Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Royton South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,289 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Royton South East has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.2%

Approximately 18.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from OL2 6AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Royton South East near OL2 6AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derker (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL2 6AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Derker (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL2 6AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miYasmin Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Yasmin Gardens Park
0.3 miColdhurst Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Coldhurst Community Park

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
7,220.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.63(-53%)
Vehicle crime
9.12(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.9(-12%)
Burglary
7.29(+32%)
Public order
5.47(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
76.76%
Bangladeshi
27
11.2%
Other Asian
7
2.9%
Other
7
2.9%
Chinese
6
2.49%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
26.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
22.5%
Level 3 (A level)
35
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
31.4%
Owns outright
37
30.58%
Other social rented
20
16.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.53%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.31%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Royton South

Median price£215,250
Price per sq ft£251
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £260K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £215,250 (about £251 per square foot) in Royton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £480,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£317,500£284
Semi-Detached64£240,000£276
Terraced43£161,500£204
Flats6£142,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Royton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£86,500£145,000£97,000
2017£200,000£78,000£149,950£102,000
2018£223,000£77,000£155,000£107,750
2019£255,000£84,000£158,950£123,000
2020£235,000£103,000£174,500£124,000
2021£265,498£93,000£180,000£139,975
2022£314,950£130,000£223,198£157,525
2023£335,000£125,000£230,000£155,050
2024£301,500£106,475£224,250£169,000
2025£304,500£130,000£240,000£162,250
2026£390,000£150,000£235,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£171£176£120
2017£179£161£184£131
2018£210£173£185£133
2019£232£161£187£159
2020£240£165£188£158
2021£232£174£216£181
2022£316£205£252£193
2023£317£197£282£199
2024£289£225£276£208
2025£292£224£282£205
2026£284£186£271£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 6AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 6AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Oct 2025389, Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AATerracedLeasehold£158,000
28 Mar 202521, Browfield Way, Oldham, OL2 6DEFlatsLeasehold£90,000
28 Feb 20258, Mildred Avenue, Oldham, OL2 6ADSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
28 Feb 20259, Mildred Avenue, Oldham, OL2 6ADSemi-DetachedLeasehold£320,000
24 Feb 20265, Dorchester Drive, Oldham, OL2 5AUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000

Schools

In the OL2 6AA postcode area, located within Royton South East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL2 6AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Hilda's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryE-Act the Oldham Academy NorthAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL2 6AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miEuropeanOldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6ABWalking directions to European
0.3 miPremierOldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BBWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miLongsight Mini Market225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BBWalking directions to Longsight Mini Market
0.4 miGo Local Extra284-286 Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2HFWalking directions to Go Local Extra
0.4 miAl-Emaan269 Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL1 2NJWalking directions to Al-Emaan

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 6AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tony Pinder

Royton South - 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 SouthE05014657
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Royton South EastE02001106
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 009DE01005402
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL2 6AA

Is OL2 6AA (Royton South East) safe?

The area around OL2 6AA records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6AA?

The median sale price around OL2 6AA in Royton South East is £215,250 (about £251 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL2 6AA?

There are 18 schools close to OL2 6AA, including St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good), St Hilda's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and E-Act the Oldham Academy North (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL2 6AA?

The closest station to OL2 6AA is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,356 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL2 6AA?

OL2 6AA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,289 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL2 6AA (Royton South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL2 6AA is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Pinder (Reform UK).

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.