OL2 5AL is a mixed residential area on Briony Close, 0.4km 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 terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 39.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00027347 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIONY CLOSE, OL2 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIONY CLOSE, OL2 5AL.
379
45
£ 37,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5AL 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
No single demographic signal dominates OL2 5AL — age 45, 84% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £171k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 39.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5AL. The average age is 44.6. 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
Terraced
£ 157,000
9 sales · Mean £ 140,298
Semi-Detached
£ 108,000
5 sales · Mean £ 145,600
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
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
Thorp Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.3 km
- Longsight Mini Market0.1 km
- Premier Royton Convenience0.1 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Gardners Chemist0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.1 km
- Moza Bites1.0 km
- Bank Grill0.8 km
- Cafe K0.7 km
- Bru'd Awakening0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- White Hart0.1 km
- Duke of Edinburgh0.9 km
- Arumba0.9 km
- Carters Arms0.4 km
- Gin And Juice Bar Ltd0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Range Home and Leisure1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd1.0 km
- Maypole Granary0.8 km
- Spice Shak0.7 km
- The Golden Bowl0.8 km
- Food Time0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.6 km
- Oldham Werneth2.2 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Old Edge Lane0.1 km
- Old Edge Lane0.1 km
- Old Grey Mare0.2 km
- Old Grey Mare0.3 km
- Carlton Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25AL · Data under Open Government Licence