Postcode OL2 6LE 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and very high 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 2.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a moderate 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 a very high crime rate.
Approximately 8.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from OL2 6LE.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 6LE 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 149 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 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 | 44 | £419,998 |
| Flats | 5 | £143,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £235,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Crompton
In the OL2 6LE postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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.