OL2 5AX is a mixed residential area on Cumberland Drive, 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 5AX represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 64) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £186k, up 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00027354 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUMBERLAND DRIVE, OL2 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBERLAND DRIVE, OL2 5AX.
221
64
£ 37,300 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5AX 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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 64, OL2 5AX is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5AX. The average age is 63.8. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 183,000
8 sales · Mean £ 179,056
school Local Schools
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Northmoor Academy
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe K0.9 km
- Gourmet Steak and Grill0.9 km
- Heathers Kitchen 20.8 km
- Indian Ocean Restaurant0.9 km
- Moza Bites0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Food Time0.7 km
- Indian Cottage1.0 km
- Bread and Butter1.0 km
- Ree Ming0.2 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Latties Seamoss Ltd0.9 km
- 12 Ten Off Licence0.9 km
- Dessert 2 You0.9 km
- Gardners Chemist0.7 km
- Burtons Newsagents0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Carters Arms0.7 km
- Khau Galli0.2 km
- The Oddies0.9 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.7 km
- White Hart0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- B&M0.8 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.6 km
- Oldham Werneth1.9 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Cumberland Drive0.1 km
- Cumberland Drive0.1 km
- Cumberland Drive0.1 km
- Cumberland Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25AX · Data under Open Government Licence