Postcode OL2 7SZ is located in a major urban area, within the Crompton area of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Shaw & Crompton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shaw & Crompton is £41,801 per year. The median sale price in Crompton is £232,500 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £294,500. The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Memorial Gardens.
Shaw & Crompton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,305 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Shaw & Crompton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Shaw & Crompton is £41,801 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 7SZ.
Shaw & Crompton near OL2 7SZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £280 per square foot) in Crompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £360,000 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £240,000 | £322 |
| Terraced | 46 | £180,000 | £212 |
| Flats | 6 | £146,500 | £226 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215,000 | £68,750 | £153,000 | £100,500 |
| 2017 | £214,750 | £102,000 | £146,000 | £99,000 |
| 2018 | £235,000 | £102,000 | £149,950 | £99,950 |
| 2019 | £248,000 | £99,000 | £163,000 | £108,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £97,000 | £170,000 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £266,000 | £114,950 | £199,950 | £129,475 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £142,000 | £217,000 | £135,000 |
| 2023 | £354,995 | £147,500 | £229,975 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £405,000 | £154,000 | £235,000 | £163,500 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £146,500 | £236,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £150,000 | £240,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209 | £101 | £179 | £134 |
| 2017 | £215 | £173 | £183 | £131 |
| 2018 | £218 | £170 | £177 | £129 |
| 2019 | £212 | £159 | £197 | £127 |
| 2020 | £254 | £158 | £203 | £139 |
| 2021 | £242 | £184 | £236 | £158 |
| 2022 | £297 | £236 | £274 | £187 |
| 2023 | £314 | £222 | £291 | £186 |
| 2024 | £314 | £251 | £268 | £209 |
| 2025 | £333 | £232 | £276 | £204 |
| 2026 | £335 | £215 | £322 | £215 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL2 7SZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2026 | 71, Glebe Street, Oldham, OL2 7SF | Terraced | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 86, Alfred Street, Oldham, OL2 7SG | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 78, Alfred Street, Oldham, OL2 7SG | Terraced | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 43, Alfred Street, Oldham, OL2 7SG | Terraced | Leasehold | £136,500 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 84, Alfred Street, Oldham, OL2 7SG | Terraced | Leasehold | £132,000 |
In the OL2 7SZ postcode area, located within Shaw & Crompton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Beal Vale Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2024. | |
Beal Vale Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Feb 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | East Crompton St James CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 20 Jan 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Farrowdale House School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Farrowdale House School ratingInspection information
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL2 7SZ
| 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 | 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Crompton Way, Oldham, OL2 7AF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Greenfield Lane, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL2 7SZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter Hanlon
Crompton - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL2 7SZ records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OL2 7SZ in Crompton is £232,500 (about £280 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to OL2 7SZ, including Beal Vale Primary School (Good), East Crompton St James CofE Primary School (Good) and Farrowdale House School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL2 7SZ is Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink), about 760 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL2 7SZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,305 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL2 7SZ is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Hanlon (Reform UK).