Postcode OL2 6GW 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 East & Cowlishaw area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.4 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 2.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royton Park.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,121 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 6GW.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 6GW 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Royton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Dogford Park | Small | Walking directions to Dogford Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £188,975 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 | 10 | £301,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £163,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royton South
In the OL2 6GW postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Croft Head, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5WD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 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 6GW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tony Pinder
Royton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.