Postcode OL2 6GQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £48,917 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,386 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.4 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 6GQ.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 6GQ 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Crompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,493 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £425,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £143,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £167,000 |
10 year median price trend in Crompton
In the OL2 6GQ postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.