Postcode OL2 6GP is located in a major urban area, within the Crompton ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Royton East & Cowlishaw area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £48,917 per year. The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,402 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has an average crime rate, with approximately 60 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £48,917 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 6GP.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 6GP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Crompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £380,000 | £334 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £232,500 | £324 |
| Terraced | 39 | £177,500 | £206 |
| Flats | 6 | £146,500 | £221 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215,000 | £68,750 | £153,000 | £100,500 |
| 2017 | £214,750 | £102,000 | £146,000 | £99,000 |
| 2018 | £235,000 | £102,000 | £149,950 | £99,950 |
| 2019 | £248,000 | £99,000 | £163,000 | £108,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £97,000 | £170,000 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £266,000 | £114,950 | £199,950 | £129,475 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £142,000 | £217,000 | £135,000 |
| 2023 | £354,995 | £147,500 | £229,975 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £405,000 | £154,000 | £235,000 | £163,500 |
| 2025 | £423,000 | £146,500 | £240,000 | £166,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £137,500 | £225,250 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209 | £101 | £179 | £134 |
| 2017 | £215 | £173 | £183 | £131 |
| 2018 | £218 | £170 | £177 | £129 |
| 2019 | £212 | £159 | £197 | £127 |
| 2020 | £254 | £158 | £203 | £139 |
| 2021 | £242 | £184 | £236 | £158 |
| 2022 | £297 | £236 | £274 | £187 |
| 2023 | £314 | £222 | £291 | £186 |
| 2024 | £314 | £251 | £268 | £209 |
| 2025 | £334 | £232 | £283 | £204 |
| 2026 | £338 | £210 | £329 | £217 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 6GP.
In the OL2 6GP postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6GP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coop | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 8RZ | Walking directions to Coop |
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 6GP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter Hanlon
Crompton - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL2 6GP records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL2 6GP in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £230,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to OL2 6GP, including E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (Requires improvement), Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School and Crompton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL2 6GP is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,356 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL2 6GP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,402 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 6GP is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Hanlon (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.