Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

JONES STREET, OL2 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JONES STREET, OL2 5AH.

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Population

379

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OL2 5AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OL2 5AH — age 45, 84% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 92.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL2 5AH is a mixed residential area on Jones Street, 0.4km from Long Sight in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

For families considering a move, OL2 5AH represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 92.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00027347 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5AH. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 227,666

Semi-Detached

£ 108,500

4 sales · Mean £ 107,125

Terraced

£ 126,475

6 sales · Mean £ 125,075

school Local Schools

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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good302 pupils0.2 km
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The Oldham Academy North

Good1322 pupils0.3 km
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Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good363 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good247 pupils0.8 km
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Royton Hall Primary School

Good365 pupils1.0 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils1.2 km
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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils1.2 km
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Thorp Primary School

Good213 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • The Roast Garden0.9 km
  • Bank Grill0.8 km
  • Cafe K0.6 km
  • Bru'd Awakening0.7 km
  • Cafe Royal0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Duke of Edinburgh0.8 km
  • Scooby's Bar0.7 km
  • The Greyhound Inn0.6 km
  • The Haggate0.9 km
  • The Secret Sip0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Latties Seamoss Ltd0.5 km
  • Patient Food Bank at Royton Medical Centre0.9 km
  • One Stop Shop0.8 km
  • Shane's Quality Meats0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Indian Cottage0.8 km
  • Lalahs1.0 km
  • Say Cheese0.8 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Sun Hing Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derker Metrolink1.7 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.3 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Edge Lane0.1 km
  • Old Edge Lane0.1 km
  • Oldham Academy North0.2 km
  • Oldham Academy North0.3 km
  • Old Grey Mare0.3 km