OL2 5DL is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km 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. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00027326 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL2 5DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL2 5DL.
441
44
£ 36,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5DL 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL2 5DL's 64% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5DL. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
OL2 5DL 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
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Anne's CofE (Aided) 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
26 nearby- Burtons Newsagents0.9 km
- Lush Bake Ltd0.8 km
- Shane's Quality Meats0.2 km
- N L Woodcock0.5 km
- Premier Discount Foods0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Khau Galli0.7 km
- Scooby's Bar0.3 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.8 km
- The Haggate0.9 km
- The Secret Sip0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ree Ming0.8 km
- Say Cheese0.9 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Sun Hing Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Butties0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- The Roast Garden0.8 km
- Bru'd Awakening0.3 km
- Jing Thai0.3 km
- The Simla Inn0.3 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink1.9 km
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink2.6 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Shaw Road0.0 km
- Shaw Road0.0 km
- Shaw Road0.1 km
- Oldham Road0.1 km
- Turf Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25DL · Data under Open Government Licence