OL2 5BJ is a mixed residential area on Grosvenor Way, 0.3km from Shiloh in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL2 5BJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £242k, up 1.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00027349 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROSVENOR WAY, OL2 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROSVENOR WAY, OL2 5BJ.
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
OL2 5BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5BJ. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 242,500
3 sales · Mean £ 225,000
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 Newsagents0.5 km
- Lush Bake Ltd0.5 km
- Newsplus0.7 km
- Argos Extra0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Khau Galli0.5 km
- White Hart0.5 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.8 km
- The Oddies0.7 km
- The Railway Hotel1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Ree Ming0.5 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.8 km
- Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd0.9 km
- Maypole Granary0.9 km
- Spice Shak0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- B&M0.9 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Oldham Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.6 km
- Heathers Kitchen 30.7 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.9 km
- Oldham Werneth2.1 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hilbre Avenue0.1 km
- Hilbre Avenue0.1 km
- Hilbre Avenue0.1 km
- Broadway0.1 km
- Holden Fold0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25BJ · Data under Open Government Licence