Postcode OL2 6QN 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 2.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royton Park.
Royton South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Royton South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from OL2 6QN.
Royton South East near OL2 6QN 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Royton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dogford Park | Small | Walking directions to Dogford Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £215,250 (about £251 per square foot) in Royton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £317,500 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £240,000 | £276 |
| Terraced | 43 | £161,500 | £204 |
| Flats | 6 | £142,000 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225,000 | £86,500 | £145,000 | £97,000 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £78,000 | £149,950 | £102,000 |
| 2018 | £223,000 | £77,000 | £155,000 | £107,750 |
| 2019 | £255,000 | £84,000 | £158,950 | £123,000 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £103,000 | £174,500 | £124,000 |
| 2021 | £265,498 | £93,000 | £180,000 | £139,975 |
| 2022 | £314,950 | £130,000 | £223,198 | £157,525 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £125,000 | £230,000 | £155,050 |
| 2024 | £301,500 | £106,475 | £224,250 | £169,000 |
| 2025 | £304,500 | £130,000 | £240,000 | £162,250 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £150,000 | £235,000 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £171 | £176 | £120 |
| 2017 | £179 | £161 | £184 | £131 |
| 2018 | £210 | £173 | £185 | £133 |
| 2019 | £232 | £161 | £187 | £159 |
| 2020 | £240 | £165 | £188 | £158 |
| 2021 | £232 | £174 | £216 | £181 |
| 2022 | £316 | £205 | £252 | £193 |
| 2023 | £317 | £197 | £282 | £199 |
| 2024 | £289 | £225 | £276 | £208 |
| 2025 | £292 | £224 | £282 | £205 |
| 2026 | £284 | £186 | £271 | £206 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 6QN.
In the OL2 6QN postcode area, located within Royton South East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Croft Head, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5WD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier - MJs Store | Flake Lane, Oldham, OL2 5RQ | Walking directions to Premier - MJs Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL2 6QN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tony Pinder
Royton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL2 6QN records about 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL2 6QN in Royton South East is £215,250 (about £251 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to OL2 6QN, including Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), Royton Hall Primary School (Good) and Thorp Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL2 6QN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,658 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL2 6QN is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Pinder (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.