OL2 5DE is a mixed residential area on Brackenwood Close, 0.1km from Holden Fold in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £266k, down 17.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00027327 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRACKENWOOD CLOSE, OL2 5DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKENWOOD CLOSE, OL2 5DE.
364
39
£ 37,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
No single demographic signal dominates OL2 5DE — age 39, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5DE. The average age is 38.9. 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: 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
Detached
£ 266,250
4 sales · Mean £ 275,625
school Local Schools
St Paul's CofE Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Burnley Brow Community 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
20 nearby- Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.6 km
- Currys & PC World Megastore0.2 km
- Everlast Gym0.2 km
- Longsight Mini Market0.9 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.2 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.9 km
- Nandos0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.6 km
- KFC0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Rifle Range Inn0.6 km
- The Oddies0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.6 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.2 km
- The Haggate0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Mamma's0.8 km
- Rumble Tummies0.5 km
- Say Cheese0.3 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Range Home and Leisure0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth2.2 km
- Derker Metrolink2.4 km
- Mills Hill2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Holden Fold Lane0.1 km
- Netherhey Lane0.1 km
- Holden Fold Lane0.1 km
- Cambrian Drive0.2 km
- Cambrian Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25DE · Data under Open Government Licence