Postcode OL2 6XU is located in a major urban area, within the Crompton ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Shaw & Crompton area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Shaw & Crompton is £37,400 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 high crime rate.
Approximately 1.1% 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 of residents in Shaw & Crompton is £37,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 6XU.
Shaw & Crompton near OL2 6XU 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.
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Crompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,493 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £419,998 |
| Flats | 5 | £143,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £235,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Crompton
In the OL2 6XU postcode area, located within Shaw & Crompton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.