OL2 5SQ is a mixed residential area on Oozewood Road, 0.3km from Oozewood in Royton. Administratively it sits within Royton North ward and the Oldham West and Royton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 28.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 5SQ are sourced from Output Area E00027307 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OOZEWOOD ROAD, OL2 5SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OOZEWOOD ROAD, OL2 5SQ.
248
50
£ 43,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL2 5SQ 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 5SQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £250k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 28.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL2 5SQ. The average age is 49.6. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 261,000
2 sales · Mean £ 261,000
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
9 sales · Mean £ 199,400
school Local Schools
Fir Bank Primary School
Thorp Primary School
Thornham St James CofE Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Royton Hall Primary School
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
The Oldham Academy North
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Narrowgate Farm Shop0.9 km
- Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores)1.0 km
- NL Woodcocks0.9 km
- Valu Bentley0.9 km
- N L Woodcock0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fresh 'n' Tasty Sandwich Co0.8 km
- Spice Masala0.2 km
- The Village Chippy0.9 km
- Taj Balti House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Hope and Anchor0.8 km
- Pinchitos0.9 km
- Royton Cricket and Bowling Club0.6 km
- Halfway House0.4 km
- Pleasant Inn0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Istanblue0.9 km
- JLR0.9 km
- Latte Lounge0.9 km
- Shelley B's Cafe0.9 km
- Sparkles Adventure Play Ltd.0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink2.8 km
- Derker Metrolink3.3 km
- Mills Hill3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Oozewood Road0.0 km
- Oozewood Road0.0 km
- Oozewood Road0.1 km
- Oozewood Road0.1 km
- Bungalows0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL25SQ · Data under Open Government Licence