OL2 5DP is a mixed residential area on Holden Fold Lane, 0.3km from Holden Fold in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL2 5DP represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00027327 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLDEN FOLD LANE, OL2 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLDEN FOLD LANE, OL2 5DP.
364
39
£ 37,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
OL2 5DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 88% 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 5DP. The average age is 38.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
school Local Schools
The Oldham Academy North
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Burnley Brow Community School
Thorp Primary School
Bare Trees Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- W. Boyes & Co Ltd0.9 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- Kershaws0.9 km
- Paul Phillips0.9 km
- Poundbakery0.9 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cafe Jardin1.0 km
- Mazzo Restaurant1.0 km
- KT's Kitchen & Diner0.7 km
- Nandos0.5 km
- ASDA Living Cafe0.5 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Arumba0.9 km
- Carters Arms0.8 km
- Gin And Juice Bar Ltd0.8 km
- Rumours0.9 km
- Scooby's Bar0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Taj Balti House1.0 km
- Rumble Tummies0.5 km
- Say Cheese0.3 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Range Home and Leisure0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derker Metrolink2.2 km
- Oldham Werneth2.3 km
- Oldham Mumps Metrolink2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cambrian Drive0.1 km
- Cambrian Drive0.1 km
- Holden Fold Lane0.2 km
- Holden Fold Lane0.2 km
- Holden Fold Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25DP · Data under Open Government Licence