Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

CAVENDISH WAY, OL2 5DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH WAY, OL2 5DQ.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL2 5DQ 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.

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Area Character

OL2 5DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £382k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.

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

OL2 5DQ is a mixed residential area on Cavendish Way, 0.2km from Holden Fold in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

For serious buyers, OL2 5DQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £382k, down 2.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00027327 (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 5DQ. 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

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,000

7 sales · Mean £ 302,921

school Local Schools

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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good247 pupils0.5 km
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The Oldham Academy North

Good1322 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good302 pupils0.8 km
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Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good363 pupils0.9 km
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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils0.9 km
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Thorp Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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Bare Trees Primary School

Outstanding657 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good402 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Carters Arms1.0 km
  • Gin And Juice Bar Ltd1.0 km
  • Khau Galli0.9 km
  • Hope and Anchor1.0 km
  • Rifle Range Inn0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Burtons Newsagents1.0 km
  • Lush Bake Ltd1.0 km
  • Newsplus0.9 km
  • Parkgate Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Ree Ming1.0 km
  • Sandwich Bar One0.9 km
  • Mamma's0.9 km
  • Rumble Tummies0.4 km
  • Say Cheese0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Crane Payment Innovations0.5 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • McDonald's0.3 km
  • ASDA Living Cafe0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Range Home and Leisure0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oldham Werneth2.3 km
  • Derker Metrolink2.4 km
  • Mills Hill2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Holden Fold Lane0.1 km
  • Netherhey Lane0.1 km
  • Cambrian Drive0.1 km
  • Holden Fold Lane0.1 km
  • Cambrian Drive0.1 km