OL2 5BF is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Royley in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL2 5BF represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00027326 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL2 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL2 5BF.
441
44
£ 36,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5BF 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 44, OL2 5BF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5BF. The average age is 44.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
school Local Schools
The Oldham Academy North
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Thorp Primary School
Royton Hall Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- N L Woodcock0.6 km
- Premier Discount Foods0.6 km
- Royton Deli0.8 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- W. Boyes & Co Ltd0.6 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Hope and Anchor0.6 km
- Pinchitos0.7 km
- Royton Cricket and Bowling Club0.8 km
- The Oddies0.3 km
- The Railway Hotel0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.2 km
- Heathers Kitchen 31.0 km
- Istanblue0.7 km
- JLR0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Butties0.8 km
- The Village Chippy0.6 km
- Tokies0.5 km
- Indian Cottage0.5 km
- Maypole Granary0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink2.0 km
- Oldham Werneth2.5 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oldham Academy North0.1 km
- Oldham Academy North0.1 km
- Shaw Road0.4 km
- Holden Fold Lane0.4 km
- Throstle Court0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25BF · Data under Open Government Licence