OL2 5AD is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Dryclough 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. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00027326 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL2 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL2 5AD.
441
44
£ 36,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5AD 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL2 5AD's 64% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5AD. 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.
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
34 nearby- Burtons Newsagents0.6 km
- Lush Bake Ltd0.5 km
- N L Woodcock0.7 km
- Premier Discount Foods0.7 km
- Royton Deli0.9 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Khau Galli0.5 km
- Hope and Anchor0.7 km
- Pinchitos0.7 km
- Royton Cricket and Bowling Club1.0 km
- The Oddies0.4 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Ree Ming0.5 km
- Butties0.8 km
- The Village Chippy0.7 km
- Tokies0.6 km
- Rumble Tummies0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.3 km
- Heathers Kitchen 30.8 km
- Istanblue0.7 km
- JLR0.7 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.9 km
- Oldham Werneth2.4 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oldham Academy North0.1 km
- Oldham Academy North0.2 km
- Old Edge Lane0.2 km
- Old Edge Lane0.2 km
- Shaw Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25AD · Data under Open Government Licence