Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OLDHAM ROAD, OL2 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDHAM ROAD, OL2 5AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

343

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL2 5AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OL2 5AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

OL2 5AJ is a mixed residential area on Oldham Road, 0.3km from Long Sight in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

Day-to-day life in OL2 5AJ has the character of a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.



Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00027351 (shared with 6 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 5AJ. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.7%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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school Local Schools

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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good302 pupils0.4 km
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The Oldham Academy North

Good1322 pupils0.5 km
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Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good363 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good247 pupils0.9 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils1.0 km
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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils1.1 km
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Royton Hall Primary School

Good365 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Cross Ceva Primary School

Good447 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.4 km
  • Longsight Mini Market0.1 km
  • Premier Royton Convenience0.1 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Gardners Chemist0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • KT's Kitchen & Diner0.1 km
  • Heathers Kitchen 20.9 km
  • Moza Bites0.9 km
  • Westwood East Restaurant1.0 km
  • Bank Grill0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • White Hart0.1 km
  • Carters Arms0.5 km
  • Gin And Juice Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • Rumours1.0 km
  • Khau Galli0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Range Home and Leisure1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd0.9 km
  • Maypole Granary0.9 km
  • Spice Shak0.8 km
  • The Golden Bowl0.9 km
  • Food Time0.8 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derker Metrolink1.6 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.1 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Grey Mare0.1 km
  • Old Grey Mare0.1 km
  • Old Edge Lane0.2 km
  • Old Edge Lane0.2 km
  • Carlton Way0.2 km