Postcode OL2 7XS 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 and very high crime levels, with around 109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shaw & Crompton is £41,801 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 2.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is High Crompton Park.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 109.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.8% 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 7XS.
Shaw & Crompton near OL2 7XS 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | High Crompton Park | Medium | Walking directions to High Crompton Park |
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 7XS 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 7XS
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Oldham, OL2 7HL | Walking directions to Londis |
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.