OL2 5DD is a mixed residential area on Broadway, 0.5km from Royley in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL2 5DD represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £242k, up 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00027326 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADWAY, OL2 5DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, OL2 5DD.
441
44
£ 36,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5DD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
OL2 5DD is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5DD. The average age is 44.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
18 sales · Mean £ 223,825
Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Terraced
£ 271,500
2 sales · Mean £ 271,500
school Local Schools
The Oldham Academy North
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Thorp Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
Royton Hall Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Shane's Quality Meats0.5 km
- N L Woodcock0.8 km
- Premier Discount Foods0.8 km
- Royton Deli1.0 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Scooby's Bar0.7 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.4 km
- The Haggate0.6 km
- The Secret Sip0.7 km
- Hope and Anchor0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- ASDA Living Cafe0.8 km
- Bru'd Awakening0.7 km
- Cafe Royal0.7 km
- Jing Thai0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.8 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Rumble Tummies0.8 km
- Say Cheese0.6 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Sun Hing Fish & Chips0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.9 km
- Oldham Werneth2.3 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Oldham Academy North0.0 km
- Oldham Academy North0.1 km
- Old Edge Lane0.3 km
- Old Edge Lane0.3 km
- Broadway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25DD · Data under Open Government Licence