Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

CUMBERLAND DRIVE, OL2 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBERLAND DRIVE, OL2 5AY.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

64

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good302 pupils0.5 km
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The Oldham Academy North

Good1322 pupils0.6 km
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Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good363 pupils0.8 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good247 pupils0.9 km
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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils1.0 km
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Royton Hall Primary School

Good365 pupils1.3 km
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Northmoor Academy

Good454 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B&M0.9 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure1.0 km
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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

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