OL2 7DB is a mixed residential area on Cowlishaw Lane, 0.2km from Cowlishaw in Royton. Administratively it sits within Crompton ward and the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency.
For families considering a move, OL2 7DB represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL2 7DB are sourced from Output Area E00027145 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWLISHAW LANE, OL2 7DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWLISHAW LANE, OL2 7DB.
325
41
£ 41,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 7DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 91% 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 7DB. The average age is 41.1. 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
Terraced
£ 139,000
4 sales · Mean £ 140,375
school Local Schools
St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
Crompton Primary School
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Royton Hall Primary School
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Beal Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Cissie Barlow's Traditional Sweet Shop0.8 km
- Eats & Meats0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Marina Quays Fisheries0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Black Horse0.9 km
- Crompton Central Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Coach & Horses0.8 km
- Blue Bell Hotel0.8 km
- Royal Oak Inn0.1 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Delaney's0.8 km
- Age UK Oldham0.7 km
- Asda Cafe (In Store)0.7 km
- Donnelly's0.8 km
- Kismoth Indian Restaurant0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.6 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- 3 Chefs0.5 km
- Big Lamp Chippy0.9 km
- Shaw Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Armstrongs Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Bella Napoli Ltd0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shaw & Crompton Metrolink1.0 km
- Derker Metrolink2.5 km
- Newhey Metrolink3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cowlishaw Lane0.0 km
- Cowlishaw Lane0.1 km
- Moor Street0.2 km
- Moor Street0.2 km
- Spring Vale Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL27DB · Data under Open Government Licence