OL2 5BD is a mixed residential area on Norfolk Way, 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 £205k, down 19.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00027354 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORFOLK WAY, OL2 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK WAY, OL2 5BD.
221
64
£ 37,300 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5BD 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 5BD 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 19.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5BD. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
5 sales · Mean £ 203,630
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
Northmoor Academy
Royton Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.4 km
- Longsight Mini Market0.3 km
- Premier Royton Convenience0.3 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Burtons Newsagents0.2 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.3 km
- Heathers Kitchen 20.9 km
- Moza Bites0.8 km
- Westwood East Restaurant0.8 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Khau Galli0.2 km
- The Oddies0.8 km
- Scooby's Bar1.0 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.6 km
- The Haggate1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Ree Ming0.2 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.9 km
- Tokies1.0 km
- Lalahs0.7 km
- Say Cheese0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- B&M0.9 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.6 km
- Oldham Werneth2.0 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Old Grey Mare0.2 km
- Carlton Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25BD · Data under Open Government Licence