OL2 5DQ is a mixed residential area on Cavendish Way, 0.2km from Holden Fold in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton South ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
For serious buyers, OL2 5DQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £382k, down 2.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00027327 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAVENDISH WAY, OL2 5DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH WAY, OL2 5DQ.
364
39
£ 37,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5DQ 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 5DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £382k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5DQ. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
7 sales · Mean £ 302,921
school Local Schools
St Paul's CofE Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
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 Matthew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Carters Arms1.0 km
- Gin And Juice Bar Ltd1.0 km
- Khau Galli0.9 km
- Hope and Anchor1.0 km
- Rifle Range Inn0.7 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- Burtons Newsagents1.0 km
- Lush Bake Ltd1.0 km
- Newsplus0.9 km
- Parkgate Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ree Ming1.0 km
- Sandwich Bar One0.9 km
- Mamma's0.9 km
- Rumble Tummies0.4 km
- Say Cheese0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Crane Payment Innovations0.5 km
- KFC0.3 km
- McDonald's0.3 km
- ASDA Living Cafe0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Range Home and Leisure0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oldham Werneth2.3 km
- Derker Metrolink2.4 km
- Mills Hill2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Holden Fold Lane0.1 km
- Netherhey Lane0.1 km
- Cambrian Drive0.1 km
- Holden Fold Lane0.1 km
- Cambrian Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25DQ · Data under Open Government Licence