OL2 5AY is a mixed residential area on Cumberland Drive, 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 — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. Residents here average 64 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00027354 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUMBERLAND DRIVE, OL2 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBERLAND DRIVE, OL2 5AY.
221
64
£ 37,300 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5AY 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
OL2 5AY is a settled retirement community — average age 64, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £167k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 26.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5AY. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
6 sales · Mean £ 202,333
Terraced
£ 128,000
5 sales · Mean £ 123,990
school Local Schools
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
Royton Hall Primary School
Northmoor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.4 km
- Longsight Mini Market0.2 km
- Premier Royton Convenience0.3 km
- Spar0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- White Hart0.2 km
- Khau Galli0.1 km
- The Oddies0.8 km
- Scooby's Bar1.0 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- B&M0.9 km
- The Range Home and Leisure1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd0.8 km
- Maypole Granary1.0 km
- Spice Shak1.0 km
- The Golden Bowl1.0 km
- Ree Ming0.1 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Oldham Fried Chicken0.9 km
- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.2 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.7 km
- Hadi Boos1.0 km
- Heathers Kitchen 30.4 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.6 km
- Oldham Werneth2.0 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Old Grey Mare0.1 km
- Old Grey Mare0.1 km
- Carlton Way0.2 km
- Carlton Way0.2 km
- Carlton Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25AY · Data under Open Government Licence