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.
PALACE GARDENS, OL2 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALACE GARDENS, OL2 5BN.
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
Terraced
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Semi-Detached
£ 172,000
1 sales · Mean £ 172,000
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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