Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

OL2 5AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL2 5AT.

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

240

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL2 5AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OL2 5AT is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00027352 (shared with 7 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 5AT. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.0%
Asian / British Asian17.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good302 pupils0.6 km
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The Oldham Academy North

Good1322 pupils0.7 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.7 km
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Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good363 pupils0.9 km
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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good247 pupils1.1 km
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Northmoor Academy

Good454 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Cross Ceva Primary School

Good447 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Latties Seamoss Ltd0.9 km
  • Al Emaan Foodstore0.7 km
  • Rania Halal Meat & Fish Ltd0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • White Hart0.3 km
  • St Annes Rugby League Club1.0 km
  • Carters Arms0.8 km
  • Khau Galli0.1 km
  • The Greyhound Inn0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Desi Cakes & Shakes0.9 km
  • Cafe K0.9 km
  • Oldham Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • KT's Kitchen & Diner0.3 km
  • Gourmet Steak and Grill1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B&M0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd0.6 km
  • Food Time0.6 km
  • Bread and Butter0.9 km
  • Ree Ming0.1 km
  • Sandwich Bar One0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derker Metrolink1.4 km
  • Oldham Werneth1.9 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Grey Mare0.1 km
  • Cumberland Drive0.1 km
  • Cumberland Drive0.1 km
  • Carlton Way0.1 km
  • Royal Oldham Hospital0.1 km