Postcode OL2 7SW is located in a major urban area, within the Crompton ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Shaw & Crompton area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Shaw & Crompton is £37,400 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 3.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Memorial Gardens.
Shaw & Crompton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,319 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Shaw & Crompton has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 28.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Shaw & Crompton is £37,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 7SW.
Shaw & Crompton near OL2 7SW 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 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 7SW postcode area, located within Shaw & Crompton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 7SW
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 17-25 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 60-62 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Crompton Way, Oldham, OL2 7AF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Oldham, OL2 7HL | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.