OL2 5BS is a mixed residential area on Netherhey Lane, 0.1km from Holden Fold in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL2 5BS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00027348 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NETHERHEY LANE, OL2 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NETHERHEY LANE, OL2 5BS.
265
47
£ 37,300 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OL2 5BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 92% 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 5BS. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 163,333
Semi-Detached
£ 163,250
2 sales · Mean £ 163,250
Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
school Local Schools
The Oldham Academy North
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Bare Trees Primary School
North Chadderton School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Burtons Newsagents0.9 km
- Lush Bake Ltd0.9 km
- Newsplus0.7 km
- Parkgate Convenience Store0.8 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Khau Galli0.8 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.5 km
- The Oddies0.9 km
- Toby Carvery0.6 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Ree Ming0.9 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.8 km
- Mamma's0.8 km
- Rumble Tummies0.6 km
- Say Cheese0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.7 km
- KFC0.3 km
- McDonald's0.3 km
- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Range Home and Leisure0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth2.1 km
- Derker Metrolink2.3 km
- Mills Hill2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Netherhey Lane0.1 km
- Holden Fold Lane0.1 km
- Holden Fold Lane0.1 km
- Holden Fold0.1 km
- Holden Fold0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25BS · Data under Open Government Licence