Postcode Analysis Oldham, North West

MAYFAIR DRIVE, OL2 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFAIR DRIVE, OL2 5BQ.

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Population

379

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL2 5BQ 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OL2 5BQ — age 45, 84% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL2 5BQ is a mixed residential area on Mayfair Drive, 0.4km from Shiloh in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.

For families considering a move, OL2 5BQ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00027347 (shared with 10 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 5BQ. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

5 sales · Mean £ 208,700

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 pupils0.4 km
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Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good363 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good247 pupils0.7 km
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Burnley Brow Community School

Good475 pupils0.9 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils1.0 km
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Bare Trees Primary School

Outstanding657 pupils1.3 km
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Royton Hall Primary School

Good365 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Burtons Newsagents0.4 km
  • Lush Bake Ltd0.4 km
  • Newsplus0.8 km
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • W H Smith0.5 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Khau Galli0.3 km
  • Rifle Range Inn0.9 km
  • The Oddies0.7 km
  • The Railway Hotel1.0 km
  • White Hart0.3 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Ree Ming0.4 km
  • Sandwich Bar One0.9 km
  • Tokies0.9 km
  • Food Time0.9 km
  • Indian Cottage0.7 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Crane Payment Innovations0.6 km
  • Heathers Kitchen 30.6 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B&M0.9 km
  • The Range Home and Leisure0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derker Metrolink1.8 km
  • Oldham Werneth2.1 km
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlton Way0.1 km
  • Carlton Way0.1 km
  • Carlton Way0.1 km
  • Hilbre Avenue0.2 km
  • Hilbre Avenue0.2 km