Postcode OL2 6JJ 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £41,100 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 moderate crime rate.
Approximately 4.0% 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 of residents in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £41,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 6JJ.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 6JJ 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £199,425 in Royton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £127,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £236,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royton South
In the OL2 6JJ postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heyside News | 12 Heyside, Oldham, OL2 6LN | Walking directions to Heyside News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.