Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

WESTBURY WAY, OL2 5BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTBURY WAY, OL2 5BH.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OL2 5BH — age 43, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

OL2 5BH is a mixed residential area on Westbury Way, 0.3km from Shiloh in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £210k.

Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00027349 (shared with 11 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 5BH. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.7%
Asian / British Asian16.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 220,666

school Local Schools

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The Oldham Academy North

Good1322 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good302 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good247 pupils0.7 km
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Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good363 pupils0.7 km
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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils0.9 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils1.0 km
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Bare Trees Primary School

Outstanding657 pupils1.2 km
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Thorp Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Burtons Newsagents0.5 km
  • Lush Bake Ltd0.4 km
  • Newsplus0.7 km
  • Argos Extra0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Khau Galli0.4 km
  • White Hart0.4 km
  • Rifle Range Inn0.9 km
  • The Oddies0.7 km
  • The Railway Hotel1.0 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Ree Ming0.4 km
  • Sandwich Bar One0.8 km
  • Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd0.9 km
  • Maypole Granary0.9 km
  • Spice Shak0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B&M0.9 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Oldham Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Crane Payment Innovations0.6 km
  • Heathers Kitchen 30.6 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derker Metrolink1.9 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.1 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hilbre Avenue0.1 km
  • Hilbre Avenue0.2 km
  • Hilbre Avenue0.2 km
  • Carlton Way0.2 km
  • Carlton Way0.2 km