Postcode OL2 6PA 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 and high crime levels, with around 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £48,917 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.8 miles away. There are 8 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 high crime rate, with approximately 87.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £48,917 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 80 ft away from OL2 6PA.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 6PA 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 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 | 46 | £425,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £143,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £167,000 |
10 year median price trend in Crompton
In the OL2 6PA postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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.