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OL2 6TP

Kirkstone Drive

Royton North

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Detailed insights for OL2 6TP

Overview

Postcode OL2 6TP 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Royton North is £44,951 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 2.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Dogford Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Royton North has an average 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.

Crime level

4/10

Royton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Royton North is £44,951 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from OL2 6TP.

Flood risk

No risk

Royton North near OL2 6TP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL2 6TP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDogford ParkSmallWalking directions to Dogford Park

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
1,961 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.08(-57%)
Vehicle crime
8.39(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.99(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.59(-69%)
Public order
5.59(-45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
93.93%
Irish
4
1.28%
Other White
4
1.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.96%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
28.19%
Level 3 (A level)
60
23.17%
No qualifications
45
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
50%
Owns with a mortgage
50
38.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.23%
Shared ownership
1
0.77%
Social rents from council
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Royton North

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £298K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Royton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£365,000£315
Semi-Detached44£263,500£265
Terraced39£180,000£224
Flats6£147,500£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Royton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,950£52,000£152,000£120,000
2017£260,000£79,000£153,000£110,000
2018£290,000£92,000£157,000£124,475
2019£247,000£102,500£168,000£126,725
2020£323,750£107,725£180,000£151,500
2021£347,500£117,000£199,999£158,500
2022£301,500£120,000£245,000£171,500
2023£351,250£140,000£241,000£180,000
2024£336,000£136,750£240,000£175,000
2025£375,000£144,500£257,500£186,500
2026£335,000£169,950£266,000£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£146£163£139
2017£217£123£169£132
2018£208£146£168£156
2019£227£153£189£147
2020£256£164£204£181
2021£258£167£227£184
2022£286£197£244£194
2023£309£184£256£211
2024£315£207£265£215
2025£312£207£271£228
2026£314£216£266£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Royton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 6TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 6TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202524, Hawkshead Drive, Oldham, OL2 6TWTerracedLeasehold£217,750
23 Mar 2026110, Grasmere Road, Oldham, OL2 6SWDetachedLeasehold£370,000
06 Feb 2026368, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL2 6TSTerracedLeasehold£165,000
21 Mar 2025418, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL2 6TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
11 Jul 20256, Kensington Avenue, Oldham, OL2 5SASemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000

Schools

In the OL2 6TP postcode area, located within Royton North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL2 6TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFir Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThornham St James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThorp Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,186
Band D£2,459
Band E£3,006
Band F£3,552
Band G£4,099
Band H£4,919

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL2 6TP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Robinson

Royton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jim McMahon

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictOldhamE08000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and RoytonE14001416
WardRoyton NorthE05014656
ParishOldham, unparished areaE43000158
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Royton NorthE02001101
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oldham 004CE01005395
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL2 6TP

Is OL2 6TP (Royton North) safe?

The area around OL2 6TP records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OL2 6TP?

The median sale price around OL2 6TP in Royton North is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL2 6TP?

There are 8 schools close to OL2 6TP, including Fir Bank Primary School (Good), Thornham St James CofE Primary School (Good) and Thorp Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL2 6TP?

OL2 6TP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,161 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL2 6TP (Royton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL2 6TP is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Robinson (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.