Postcode OL2 6YX 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 South East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royton Park.
Royton South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Royton South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 88.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Royton South East is £39,451 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from OL2 6YX.
Royton South East near OL2 6YX 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Royton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royton Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Royton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £129,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £231,500 |
| Terraced | 58 | £169,750 |
10 year median price trend in Royton South
In the OL2 6YX postcode area, located within Royton South East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 6YX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Croft Head, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5WD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Longsight Mini Market | 225 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Longsight Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 6BB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.