OL2 5DJ is a safe, established residential area on Oldham Road, 0.3km from Dryclough in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00027326 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLDHAM ROAD, OL2 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDHAM ROAD, OL2 5DJ.
441
44
£ 36,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5DJ 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.
Area Character
OL2 5DJ is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5DJ. The average age is 44.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 152,500
2 sales · Mean £ 152,500
Semi-Detached
£ 114,000
1 sales · Mean £ 114,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
OL2 5DJ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
Royton Hall Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Thorp Primary School
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Burtons Newsagents0.8 km
- Lush Bake Ltd0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- NL Woodcocks0.5 km
- Valu Bentley0.5 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Khau Galli0.6 km
- White Hart0.4 km
- Duke of Edinburgh0.5 km
- The Angel Inn0.8 km
- Arumba0.5 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ree Ming0.7 km
- Maypole Granary0.4 km
- Spice Shak0.3 km
- The Golden Bowl0.4 km
- Indian Cottage0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bank Grill0.4 km
- Cafe K0.5 km
- Mazzo Restaurant0.7 km
- Mazzo Restaurant0.7 km
- Tandle View Court Restaurant0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.9 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.6 km
- Oldham Werneth2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Shaw Road0.0 km
- Oldham Road0.1 km
- Shaw Road0.1 km
- Shaw Road0.1 km
- Salmon Fields0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25DJ · Data under Open Government Licence