OL2 5BY is a mixed residential area on Holden Fold Lane, 0.1km 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 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: Average house prices are around £242k, down 15.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00027348 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLDEN FOLD LANE, OL2 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLDEN FOLD LANE, OL2 5BY.
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
No single demographic signal dominates OL2 5BY — age 47, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £242k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5BY. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 151,250
10 sales · Mean £ 150,545
Detached
£ 322,500
4 sales · Mean £ 340,000
school Local Schools
The Oldham Academy North
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Burnley Brow Community 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
24 nearby- Burtons Newsagents0.8 km
- Lush Bake Ltd0.8 km
- Newsplus0.7 km
- Parkgate Convenience Store0.9 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Khau Galli0.8 km
- Carters Arms0.9 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.6 km
- The Oddies0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ree Ming0.8 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.8 km
- Mamma's0.9 km
- Rumble Tummies0.6 km
- Say Cheese0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.6 km
- Heathers Kitchen 30.9 km
- KFC0.4 km
- McDonald's0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Range Home and Leisure0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth2.1 km
- Derker Metrolink2.2 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Holden Fold0.1 km
- Holden Fold Lane0.1 km
- Netherhey Lane0.1 km
- Holden Fold0.1 km
- Holden Fold Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25BY · Data under Open Government Licence