Postcode OL2 6AQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Coldhurst Community Park.
Royton South East has a moderate 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.
Royton South East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from OL2 6AQ.
Royton South East near OL2 6AQ 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 | Coldhurst Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Coldhurst Community Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Royton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £129,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £231,500 |
| Terraced | 58 | £169,750 |
10 year median price trend in Royton South
In the OL2 6AQ postcode area, located within Royton South East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | European | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6AB | Walking directions to European |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Longsight Mini Market | 225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Longsight Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local Extra | 284-286 Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2HF | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.