OL2 5AN 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.
For renters and young professionals, OL2 5AN offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00027344 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLDHAM ROAD, OL2 5AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDHAM ROAD, OL2 5AN.
265
35
£ 36,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL2 5AN's 58% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5AN. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 122,000
7 sales · Mean £ 150,857
Semi-Detached
£ 124,000
2 sales · Mean £ 124,000
school Local Schools
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Royton Hall Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
Thorp Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.3 km
- Longsight Mini Market0.0 km
- Premier Royton Convenience0.1 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Gardners Chemist0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.0 km
- Heathers Kitchen 21.0 km
- Moza Bites0.9 km
- Bank Grill0.9 km
- Cafe K0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- White Hart0.0 km
- Duke of Edinburgh0.9 km
- Arumba0.9 km
- Carters Arms0.5 km
- Gin And Juice Bar Ltd0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Range Home and Leisure1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd1.0 km
- Maypole Granary0.8 km
- Spice Shak0.8 km
- The Golden Bowl0.8 km
- Food Time0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.6 km
- Oldham Werneth2.2 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Old Edge Lane0.1 km
- Old Edge Lane0.1 km
- Old Grey Mare0.2 km
- Old Grey Mare0.2 km
- Carlton Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25AN · Data under Open Government Licence