Postcode OL2 6NW 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 3.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Royton South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,856 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Royton South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.5% 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.
The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 6NW.
Royton South East near OL2 6NW 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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 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 | 9 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £129,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £231,500 |
| Terraced | 58 | £169,750 |
10 year median price trend in Royton South
In the OL2 6NW postcode area, located within Royton South East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6NW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heyside News | 12 Heyside, Oldham, OL2 6LN | Walking directions to Heyside News |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.