Postcode OL2 7EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Crompton ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Clough & Shaw Side area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Clough & Shaw Side is £45,796 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 2.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Clough & Shaw Side has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,962 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Clough & Shaw Side has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clough & Shaw Side is £45,796 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 7EQ.
Clough & Shaw Side near OL2 7EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 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 | 46 | £425,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £143,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £167,000 |
10 year median price trend in Crompton
In the OL2 7EQ postcode area, located within Clough & Shaw Side, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 7EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Oldham, OL2 7HL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Top Shop Convenience Store | 2 Fraser Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SD | Walking directions to Top Shop Convenience 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.