Postcode OL2 7DB is located in a major urban area, within the Crompton 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 3.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Memorial Gardens.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,402 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 0.8% 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 of residents in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £41,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from OL2 7DB.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 7DB 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
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 7DB postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 7DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coop | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 8RZ | Walking directions to Coop |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Crompton Way, Oldham, OL2 7AF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Refuge Street, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 60-62 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.