Postcode OL2 6TE 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 and moderate crime levels, with around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shaw & Crompton is £41,801 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 2.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 per household in Shaw & Crompton is £41,801 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 6TE.
Shaw & Crompton near OL2 6TE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 6TE postcode area, located within Shaw & Crompton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.