OL2 5AZ is a mixed residential area on Carlton Way, 0.4km from West Hulme in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL2 5AZ represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An established, mature community with an average age of 64 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £210k, up 8.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00027354 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON WAY, OL2 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON WAY, OL2 5AZ.
221
64
£ 37,300 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5AZ 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 5AZ is a settled retirement community — average age 64, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 8.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5AZ. 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
£ 197,000
13 sales · Mean £ 195,073
school Local Schools
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Northmoor Academy
Bare Trees Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Carters Arms0.8 km
- Khau Galli0.3 km
- White Hart0.4 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.7 km
- Rifle Range Inn1.0 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Al Emaan Foodstore0.7 km
- One Stop Shop0.9 km
- Rania Halal Meat & Fish Ltd0.7 km
- Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.5 km
- Currys & PC World Megastore1.0 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Oldham Fried Chicken0.7 km
- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.4 km
- Nandos1.0 km
- Gourmet Steak and Grill0.9 km
- Heathers Kitchen 20.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Food Time0.7 km
- Indian Cottage0.9 km
- Bread and Butter0.9 km
- Ree Ming0.2 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B&M0.8 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.6 km
- Oldham Werneth1.9 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Cumberland Drive0.1 km
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Oldham Kidney Care Centre0.1 km
- Carlton Way0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25AZ · Data under Open Government Licence