Postcode OL2 6TB is located in a major urban area, within the Royton North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Royton North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royton North is £44,951 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 2.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royton Park.
Royton North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,161 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Royton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Royton North is £44,951 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 6TB.
Royton North near OL2 6TB 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Royton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royton Park |
| 0.2 mi | Dogford Park | Small | Walking directions to Dogford Park |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £226,250 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 | 23 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £144,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £253,750 |
| Terraced | 52 | £189,750 |
10 year median price trend in Royton North
In the OL2 6TB postcode area, located within Royton North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6TB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.