OL2 is a postcode district in Oldham, North West, covering 1061 active and 205 retired postcodes.
The largest share of OL2 (19%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (11%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in OL2 are around £218k, down 7.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across OL2 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OL2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
OL2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL2 postcode area.
41,100
44
£ 39,843 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 44, OL2 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Rushcroft Primary School
Buckstones Primary School
Thornham St James CofE Primary School
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Arumba
- Black Horse
- Blue Bell Hotel
- Carters Arms
- Coach & Horses
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Age UK Oldham
- Asda Cafe (In Store)
- ASDA Living Cafe
- Bank Grill
- Bengal Curry Pot Shaw
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- 3 Chefs
- Armstrongs Fish & Chips
- Bella Napoli Ltd
- Big Lamp Chippy
- Bloomfields
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Bethesda Church Emergency Food Project
- DH Lees & Sons Ltd
- Eastern European Convenience Store
- Eats & Meats
- Everlast Gym
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.
- Asda Stores Ltd
- Tesco
- The Co-Operative Food
- The Range Home and Leisure
- + 1 more
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