Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

MELLALIEU STREET, OL2 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELLALIEU STREET, OL2 5AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

265

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

OL2 5AQ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.

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

OL2 5AQ is a mixed residential area on Mellalieu Street, 0.5km from Long Sight in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, OL2 5AQ offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00027344 (shared with 10 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 5AQ. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 152,000

7 sales · Mean £ 149,714

school Local Schools

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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good302 pupils0.2 km
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The Oldham Academy North

Good1322 pupils0.3 km
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Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good363 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good247 pupils0.7 km
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Royton Hall Primary School

Good365 pupils1.0 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils1.2 km
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Thorp Primary School

Good213 pupils1.2 km
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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • The Roast Garden1.0 km
  • Bank Grill0.7 km
  • Cafe K0.7 km
  • Mazzo Restaurant1.0 km
  • Bru'd Awakening0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Duke of Edinburgh0.8 km
  • Scooby's Bar0.6 km
  • The Greyhound Inn0.6 km
  • The Haggate0.8 km
  • The Secret Sip0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Latties Seamoss Ltd0.5 km
  • Patient Food Bank at Royton Medical Centre0.8 km
  • One Stop Shop0.8 km
  • Shane's Quality Meats0.5 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Indian Cottage0.8 km
  • Rumble Tummies1.0 km
  • Say Cheese0.8 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Sun Hing Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derker Metrolink1.7 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.3 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Edge Lane0.1 km
  • Old Edge Lane0.1 km
  • Oldham Academy North0.2 km
  • Oldham Academy North0.2 km
  • Shaw Road0.3 km