Postcode OL2 6WJ is located in a major urban area, within the Royton South area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Royton East & Cowlishaw area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £48,917 per year. The median sale price in Royton South is £225,000 (around £267 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,225 and £272,500. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 2.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Royton Park.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,966 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £48,917 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from OL2 6WJ.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 6WJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Royton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royton Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Royton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £335,000 | £280 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £240,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 47 | £165,000 | £212 |
| Flats | 6 | £143,500 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225,000 | £86,500 | £145,000 | £97,000 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £78,000 | £149,950 | £102,000 |
| 2018 | £223,000 | £77,000 | £155,000 | £107,750 |
| 2019 | £255,000 | £84,000 | £158,950 | £123,000 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £103,000 | £174,500 | £124,000 |
| 2021 | £265,498 | £93,000 | £180,000 | £139,975 |
| 2022 | £314,950 | £130,000 | £223,198 | £157,525 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £125,000 | £230,000 | £155,050 |
| 2024 | £301,500 | £106,475 | £224,250 | £169,000 |
| 2025 | £304,500 | £130,000 | £240,000 | £163,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £143,500 | £238,000 | £175,050 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £171 | £176 | £120 |
| 2017 | £179 | £161 | £184 | £131 |
| 2018 | £210 | £173 | £185 | £133 |
| 2019 | £232 | £161 | £187 | £159 |
| 2020 | £240 | £165 | £188 | £158 |
| 2021 | £232 | £174 | £216 | £181 |
| 2022 | £316 | £205 | £252 | £193 |
| 2023 | £317 | £197 | £282 | £199 |
| 2024 | £289 | £225 | £276 | £208 |
| 2025 | £292 | £224 | £282 | £205 |
| 2026 | £284 | £201 | £283 | £212 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 6WJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2026 | 53, Rosebay Close, Oldham, OL2 6WJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 25, Rosebay Close, Oldham, OL2 6WJ | Detached | Leasehold | £227,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 75, Rosebay Close, Oldham, OL2 6WJ | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 21, Rosebay Close, Oldham, OL2 6WJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £232,500 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 295, Shaw Road, Oldham, OL2 6DY | Terraced | Leasehold | £104,000 |
In the OL2 6WJ postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL2 6WJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Heyside News | 12 Heyside, Oldham, OL2 6LN | Walking directions to Heyside News |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL2 6WJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tony Pinder
Royton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Jim McMahon
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL2 6WJ records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL2 6WJ in Royton South is £225,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to OL2 6WJ, including Royton Hall Primary School (Good), E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy (Requires improvement) and Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL2 6WJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,966 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 6WJ is Jim McMahon (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Pinder (Reform UK).