OL2 5AU is a mixed residential area on Dorchester Drive, 0.4km from Long Sight in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL2 5AU represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00027352 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORCHESTER DRIVE, OL2 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORCHESTER DRIVE, OL2 5AU.
240
46
£ 36,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5AU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL2 5AU's 62% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 5AU. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
5 sales · Mean £ 164,400
school Local Schools
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Northmoor Academy
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Papas Off Licence1.0 km
- Latties Seamoss Ltd0.9 km
- Al Emaan Foodstore0.8 km
- Rania Halal Meat & Fish Ltd0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- White Hart0.3 km
- Carters Arms0.7 km
- Khau Galli0.1 km
- The Oddies0.9 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Desi Cakes & Shakes1.0 km
- Cafe K0.9 km
- Oldham Fried Chicken0.8 km
- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.3 km
- Gourmet Steak and Grill1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B&M0.8 km
- The Range Home and Leisure1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd0.7 km
- Food Time0.6 km
- Bread and Butter0.9 km
- Ree Ming0.1 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.5 km
- Oldham Werneth1.9 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Cumberland Drive0.1 km
- Cumberland Drive0.1 km
- Cumberland Drive0.1 km
- Sheepfoot Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25AU · Data under Open Government Licence