OL2 5DF is a mixed residential area on Downham Close, 0.2km from Shiloh in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL2 5DF represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £272k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00027349 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNHAM CLOSE, OL2 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNHAM CLOSE, OL2 5DF.
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
OL2 5DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 94% 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 5DF. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 225,566
school Local Schools
The Oldham Academy North
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
St Paul's CofE 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
27 nearby- Burtons Newsagents0.6 km
- Lush Bake Ltd0.6 km
- Newsplus0.6 km
- Parkgate Convenience Store1.0 km
- Chedgold (Shell Garage)0.4 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Khau Galli0.6 km
- North Chadderton Social & Bowling Club0.9 km
- White Hart0.6 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.7 km
- The Oddies0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Ree Ming0.6 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.7 km
- Hustle Burger Oldham Ltd1.0 km
- Indian Cottage0.6 km
- Lalahs1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.6 km
- Nandos0.6 km
- Hangry Hub1.0 km
- Oldham Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- B&M0.9 km
- The Range Home and Leisure0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth2.0 km
- Derker Metrolink2.0 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hilbre Avenue0.1 km
- Hilbre Avenue0.1 km
- Hilbre Avenue0.1 km
- Broadway0.1 km
- Holden Fold0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25DF · Data under Open Government Licence