Postcode OL2 7XE 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 moderate deprivation level. It has moderate 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 2.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Dunwood Park.
Shaw & Crompton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,018 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Shaw & Crompton has a low crime rate.
Approximately 10.2% 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 7XE.
Shaw & Crompton near OL2 7XE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dunwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Dunwood Park |
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 7XE postcode area, located within Shaw & Crompton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 7XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Top Shop Convenience Store | 2 Fraser Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SD | Walking directions to Top Shop Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.