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OL2 6HD

Dryclough Walk

Royton South

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Overview

Postcode OL2 6HD 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Mills Hill (Manchester), about 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Royton Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
179
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Royton South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Royton South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25%

Approximately 25.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from OL2 6HD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL2 6HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRoyton ParkMediumWalking directions to Royton Park

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
6,246.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.94(+63%)
Public order
30.14(+198%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.83(+61%)
Vehicle crime
24.9(+316%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.35(+104%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
90.2%
Other White
7
2.75%
African
6
2.35%
Other Black
4
1.57%
Irish
3
1.18%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
32.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
22.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.96%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
36.29%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.58%
Social rents from council
16
12.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.9%
Other social rented
15
12.1%
Total households: 124

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 6HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 6HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202563, Shaw Road, Oldham, OL2 6HATerracedLeasehold£130,000
25 Jul 202589, Shaw Road, Oldham, OL2 6HATerracedLeasehold£145,000
03 Mar 202556, Shaw Road, Oldham, OL2 6HAFlatsLeasehold£198,850
20 Oct 202528, Percival Walk, Oldham, OL2 6HETerracedLeasehold£195,000
22 Aug 20256, Percival Walk, Oldham, OL2 6HETerracedLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the OL2 6HD postcode area, located within Royton South East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL2 6HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySs Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRoyton Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL2 6HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodRochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miLidlCroft Head, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5WDWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miLongsight Mini Market225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BBWalking directions to Longsight Mini Market
0.4 miPremierOldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BBWalking directions to Premier

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 6HD, 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 009CE01005400
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL2 6HD

Is OL2 6HD (Royton South East) safe?

The area around OL2 6HD records about 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 6HD?

The median sale price around OL2 6HD 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 6HD?

There are 10 schools close to OL2 6HD, including Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good) and Royton Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL2 6HD?

OL2 6HD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,658 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL2 6HD 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.