Postcode OL2 6RT 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 and moderate crime levels, with around 33.4 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 2.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royton Park.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 6RT.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 6RT 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Royton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royton Park |
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 6RT postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Croft Head, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5WD | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.