Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

PALACE GARDENS, OL2 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALACE GARDENS, OL2 5BN.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL2 5BN spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.

home £173,500 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL2 5BN is a mixed residential area on Palace Gardens, 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 5BN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00027349 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5BN. 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

White / British75.7%
Asian / British Asian16.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Semi-Detached

£ 172,000

1 sales · Mean £ 172,000

school Local Schools

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The Oldham Academy North

Good1322 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good302 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good247 pupils0.6 km
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Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good363 pupils0.8 km
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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils0.8 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils1.1 km
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Bare Trees Primary School

Outstanding657 pupils1.2 km
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Thorp Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Burtons Newsagents0.6 km
  • Lush Bake Ltd0.6 km
  • Newsplus0.7 km
  • Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.3 km
  • Currys & PC World Megastore0.6 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Khau Galli0.6 km
  • White Hart0.5 km
  • Rifle Range Inn0.8 km
  • The Oddies0.7 km
  • The Railway Hotel1.0 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Ree Ming0.6 km
  • Sandwich Bar One0.8 km
  • Maypole Granary0.9 km
  • Spice Shak0.9 km
  • The Golden Bowl0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • KT's Kitchen & Diner0.5 km
  • Nandos0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Crane Payment Innovations0.5 km
  • Heathers Kitchen 30.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B&M1.0 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derker Metrolink2.0 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.1 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway0.0 km
  • Hilbre Avenue0.0 km
  • Hilbre Avenue0.1 km
  • Hilbre Avenue0.1 km
  • Holden Fold0.1 km