Postcode OL2 6RG 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 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 2.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royton Park.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,386 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 27.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 6RG.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 6RG 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Royton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Dogford Park | Small | Walking directions to Dogford Park |
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 6RG postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier - MJs Store | Flake Lane, Oldham, OL2 5RQ | Walking directions to Premier - MJs Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Croft Head, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5WD | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.