Postcode OL2 6YR is located in a major urban area, within the Royton South ward of Oldham in the North West region , and forms part of the Royton East & Cowlishaw area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £41,100 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royton Park.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,386 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 1.4% 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 of residents in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £41,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 6YR.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 6YR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Royton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £440,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £324,000; semi-detached at £227,475; terraced at £177,000; flats at £113,000.
10 years price trend in Royton South
In the OL2 6YR postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Fir Bank Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Thorp Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Royton Hall Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.