Postcode OL2 8SQ is located in a major urban area, within the Crompton ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Royton East & Cowlishaw area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £48,917 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 3.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Memorial Gardens.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,715 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Royton East & Cowlishaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Royton East & Cowlishaw is £48,917 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from OL2 8SQ.
Royton East & Cowlishaw near OL2 8SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
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 8SQ postcode area, located within Royton East & Cowlishaw, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL2 8SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Coop | Oldham Road, Oldham, OL2 8RZ | Walking directions to Coop |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Crompton Way, Oldham, OL2 7AF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Refuge Street, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 60-62 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Greenfield Lane, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QP | Walking directions to Asda |
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.