OL2 5BA is a mixed residential area on Regent Crescent, 0.4km from West Hulme 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. 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 £260k, down 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00027354 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REGENT CRESCENT, OL2 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGENT CRESCENT, OL2 5BA.
221
64
£ 37,300 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5BA 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
Average age 64, 90% owned. OL2 5BA is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5BA. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
7 sales · Mean £ 234,142
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
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Cafe K1.0 km
- Gourmet Steak and Grill0.9 km
- Heathers Kitchen 20.8 km
- Indian Ocean Restaurant0.9 km
- Moza Bites0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Food Time0.7 km
- Indian Cottage0.9 km
- Bread and Butter1.0 km
- Ree Ming0.2 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.8 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Latties Seamoss Ltd0.9 km
- 12 Ten Off Licence0.9 km
- Dessert 2 You0.8 km
- Gardners Chemist0.7 km
- Burtons Newsagents0.2 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Carters Arms0.8 km
- Khau Galli0.2 km
- The Oddies0.9 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.7 km
- White Hart0.4 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
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Carlton Way0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25BA · Data under Open Government Licence