Postcode OL2 6TT 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 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royton Park.
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.
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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from OL2 6TT.
Royton North near OL2 6TT 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £365,000 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £263,500 | £265 |
| Terraced | 39 | £180,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 6 | £147,500 | £206 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 6TT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | 4, Fairway Crescent, Oldham, OL2 6TT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £234,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 13, Fairway Crescent, Oldham, OL2 6TT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 368, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL2 6TS | Terraced | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 418, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL2 6TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 33, Fir Bank Road, Oldham, OL2 6TU | Terraced | Leasehold | £131,000 |
In the OL2 6TT postcode area, located within Royton North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6TT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for OL2 6TT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Robinson
Royton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL2 6TT 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.
The median sale price around OL2 6TT in Royton North is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to OL2 6TT, including Fir Bank Primary School (Good), Thorp Primary School (Good) and Thornham St James CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL2 6TT 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).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton covering OL2 6TT 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).
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.