OL2 5DG is a mixed residential area on Verity Close, 0.5km 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 popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 24.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00027326 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERITY CLOSE, OL2 5DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERITY CLOSE, OL2 5DG.
441
44
£ 36,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5DG 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 44, OL2 5DG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 24.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5DG. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 166,850
2 sales · Mean £ 166,850
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
school Local Schools
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Royton Hall Primary School
Thorp Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Burtons Newsagents0.6 km
- Lush Bake Ltd0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy0.8 km
- Latties Seamoss Ltd0.4 km
- MJ's Premier1.0 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Khau Galli0.4 km
- White Hart0.2 km
- Duke of Edinburgh0.8 km
- Arumba0.8 km
- Carters Arms0.3 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Ree Ming0.5 km
- Indian Cottage0.7 km
- Maypole Granary0.6 km
- Spice Shak0.6 km
- The Golden Bowl0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Mazzo Restaurant0.9 km
- Bank Grill0.7 km
- Cafe K0.7 km
- Mazzo Restaurant0.9 km
- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.2 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Range Home and Leisure0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.8 km
- Oldham Werneth2.3 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Old Edge Lane0.1 km
- Oldham Academy North0.1 km
- Old Edge Lane0.1 km
- Oldham Academy North0.2 km
- Shaw Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25DG · Data under Open Government Licence