OL2 5BL is a mixed residential area on Hilbre Avenue, 0.2km 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. 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 £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00027349 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILBRE AVENUE, OL2 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILBRE AVENUE, OL2 5BL.
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
No single demographic signal dominates OL2 5BL — age 43, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5BL. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
school Local Schools
The Oldham Academy North
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Bare Trees Primary School
Thorp Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Burtons Newsagents0.6 km
- Lush Bake Ltd0.6 km
- Newsplus0.7 km
- Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.4 km
- Currys & PC World Megastore0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Khau Galli0.6 km
- North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club1.0 km
- White Hart0.6 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.7 km
- The Oddies0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Ree Ming0.6 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.7 km
- Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd1.0 km
- Maypole Granary1.0 km
- Spice Shak1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.6 km
- Nandos0.6 km
- Oldham Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- B&M0.9 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink2.0 km
- Oldham Werneth2.0 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hilbre Avenue0.0 km
- Hilbre Avenue0.0 km
- Hilbre Avenue0.0 km
- Broadway0.0 km
- Holden Fold0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25BL · Data under Open Government Licence