Postcode OL2 7XQ 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 2.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 27.3% 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 7XQ.
Shaw & Crompton near OL2 7XQ 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Crompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,493 up to £606,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £419,998 |
| Flats | 5 | £143,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £235,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Crompton
In the OL2 7XQ postcode area, located within Shaw & Crompton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 7XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Top Shop Convenience Store | 2 Fraser Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7SD | Walking directions to Top Shop Convenience Store |
| 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.