OL2 5AS is a mixed residential area on Oldham Road, 0.3km 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 — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00027352 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLDHAM ROAD, OL2 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDHAM ROAD, OL2 5AS.
240
46
£ 36,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OL2 5AS is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5AS. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 226,500
2 sales · Mean £ 226,500
Terraced
£ 125,000
4 sales · Mean £ 202,000
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
school Local Schools
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
Royton Hall Primary School
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.4 km
- Longsight Mini Market0.2 km
- Premier Royton Convenience0.2 km
- Spar0.0 km
- Gardners Chemist0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.2 km
- Heathers Kitchen 20.8 km
- Moza Bites0.8 km
- Westwood East Restaurant0.9 km
- Cafe K0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- White Hart0.2 km
- Carters Arms0.6 km
- Gin And Juice Bar Ltd0.9 km
- Khau Galli0.1 km
- Scooby's Bar0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd0.8 km
- Maypole Granary0.9 km
- Spice Shak0.9 km
- The Golden Bowl0.9 km
- Food Time0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.5 km
- Oldham Werneth2.1 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Old Grey Mare0.0 km
- Old Grey Mare0.1 km
- Carlton Way0.2 km
- Carlton Way0.2 km
- Carlton Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25AS · Data under Open Government Licence