OL2 5BB is a mixed residential area on Berkeley Drive, 0.4km 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. 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 £240k, up 14.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00027354 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BERKELEY DRIVE, OL2 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERKELEY DRIVE, OL2 5BB.
221
64
£ 37,300 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5BB 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 5BB 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 up 14.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5BB. 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
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 240,000
school Local Schools
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
Royton Hall Primary School
Bare Trees Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.3 km
- Currys & PC World Megastore0.9 km
- Everlast Gym0.9 km
- Longsight Mini Market0.3 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.3 km
- Nandos0.9 km
- Heathers Kitchen 20.9 km
- Moza Bites0.8 km
- Westwood East Restaurant0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Khau Galli0.2 km
- The Oddies0.8 km
- The Railway Hotel1.0 km
- Scooby's Bar0.9 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Ree Ming0.2 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.9 km
- Tokies0.9 km
- Lalahs0.8 km
- Say Cheese0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- B&M0.9 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.7 km
- Oldham Werneth2.0 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Carlton Way0.2 km
- Old Grey Mare0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25BB · Data under Open Government Licence