OL2 5BE is a mixed residential area on Carlton Way, 0.3km from Shiloh in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £242k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00027349 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON WAY, OL2 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON WAY, OL2 5BE.
353
43
£ 37,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL2 5BE spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5BE. The average age is 42.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,500
8 sales · Mean £ 192,743
Detached
£ 256,000
2 sales · Mean £ 256,000
school Local Schools
The Oldham Academy North
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Bare Trees Primary School
Thorp Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Burtons Newsagents0.4 km
- Lush Bake Ltd0.4 km
- Newsplus0.7 km
- Argos Extra0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Khau Galli0.4 km
- White Hart0.4 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.9 km
- The Oddies0.8 km
- Toby Carvery1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Ree Ming0.4 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.8 km
- Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd0.9 km
- Maypole Granary1.0 km
- Spice Shak1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- B&M0.9 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Oldham Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.6 km
- Hadi Boos1.0 km
- Heathers Kitchen 30.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.8 km
- Oldham Werneth2.0 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Carlton Way0.1 km
- Hilbre Avenue0.2 km
- Hilbre Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25BE · Data under Open Government Licence