Postcode OL2 6NR 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 3.0 miles away. There are 8 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 0.7% 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 6NR.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 6NR 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 3 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 6NR postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6NR
| 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.