OL2 5BT is a mixed residential area on Holme Crescent, 0.0km from Holden Fold in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OL2, OL2 5BT offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 11.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00027348 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLME CRESCENT, OL2 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLME CRESCENT, OL2 5BT.
265
47
£ 37,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OL2 5BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5BT. The average age is 47.0. 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
Detached
£ 315,000
5 sales · Mean £ 311,400
school Local Schools
St Paul's CofE Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
Burnley Brow Community School
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Bare Trees Primary School
Thorp Primary School
North Chadderton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.6 km
- Currys & PC World Megastore0.3 km
- Everlast Gym0.3 km
- Longsight Mini Market0.9 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.3 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.9 km
- Nandos0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.6 km
- KFC0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Rifle Range Inn0.6 km
- The Oddies0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.6 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.2 km
- The Haggate0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Mamma's0.8 km
- Rumble Tummies0.5 km
- Say Cheese0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Range Home and Leisure0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth2.2 km
- Derker Metrolink2.3 km
- Mills Hill2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Holden Fold Lane0.1 km
- Netherhey Lane0.1 km
- Holden Fold Lane0.1 km
- Retail Park0.2 km
- Cambrian Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25BT · Data under Open Government Licence