Postcode OL2 7HB 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 3.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Memorial Gardens.
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 1.7% 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 7HB.
Clough & Shaw Side near OL2 7HB 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
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 7HB postcode area, located within Clough & Shaw Side, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 7HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Top Shop Convenience Store | 2 Fraser Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SD | Walking directions to Top Shop Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Crompton Way, Oldham, OL2 7AF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Coop | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 8RZ | Walking directions to Coop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 60-62 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 17-25 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NR | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.