Postcode OL2 6SS is located in a major urban area, within the Royton North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Shaw & Crompton area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Shaw & Crompton is £37,400 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 2.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Dogford Park.
Shaw & Crompton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Shaw & Crompton has a high crime rate.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Shaw & Crompton is £37,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 6SS.
Shaw & Crompton near OL2 6SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dogford Park | Small | Walking directions to Dogford Park |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Royton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £144,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £256,250 |
| Terraced | 58 | £189,750 |
10 year median price trend in Royton North
In the OL2 6SS postcode area, located within Shaw & Crompton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.