OL2 5BW is a mixed residential area on Broadway, 0.2km from Holden Fold 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 £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00027349 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADWAY, OL2 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, OL2 5BW.
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 5BW — 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 5BW. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 209,750
6 sales · Mean £ 215,833
Detached
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
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
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Thorp Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Burtons Newsagents0.7 km
- Lush Bake Ltd0.7 km
- Newsplus0.6 km
- Parkgate Convenience Store0.9 km
- W H Smith0.7 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Khau Galli0.7 km
- Carters Arms0.9 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.6 km
- The Oddies0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ree Ming0.7 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.7 km
- Mamma's0.9 km
- Rumble Tummies0.7 km
- Say Cheese0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.6 km
- Heathers Kitchen 30.9 km
- KFC0.5 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- B&M0.9 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth2.0 km
- Derker Metrolink2.1 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Holden Fold0.0 km
- Holden Fold0.1 km
- Broadway0.1 km
- Hilbre Avenue0.2 km
- Hilbre Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25BW · Data under Open Government Licence