Living in OL2, Oldham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OL2 in Oldham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Oldham: £214,850, up 5.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around OL2
164 recorded home sales on the streets around central OL2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £247,500 and a range from £60,000 to £606,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 MOOR STREET, OL2 7BD | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 49 PRINCESS ROAD, OL2 7AZ | semi-detached | £293,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 449 SHAW ROAD, OL2 6PB | terraced | £192,500 | 2026-05-22 |
| 18 RUSHEY VIEW AVENUE, OL2 7FB | detached | £360,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 20 KINGS ROAD, OL2 7BJ | terraced | £290,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 29 DENBIGH DRIVE, OL2 7EQ | semi-detached | £240,000 | 2026-05-12 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
86 schools within 3 miles , of which 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat CofE School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Westwood Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Beal Vale Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Thorp Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| St. Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
59 state primary and 12 state secondary schools within range, plus 8 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
8 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest, Ellen House Secondary, Farrowdale House School, Hulme Grammar School, Sapience Girls Academy, The Chadderton Preparatory School and others.
All 8 fee-paying schools near OL2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.0% |
| Skilled trades | 12.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central OL2 in 2026-01, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Oldham's figures.
Common questions about OL2
What is the average house price in OL2?
The average sold price in Oldham is £214,850 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in OL2?
Prices in Oldham are up 5.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OL2?
The median of 164 recorded sales around central OL2 in the last 2 years is £247,500, ranging from £60,000 to £606,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in OL2?
86 schools sit within 3 miles of central OL2, and 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OL2?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OL2 in 2026-01, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is OL2 at risk of flooding?
Central OL2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is OL2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 77% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £247,500; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OL2 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OL2 in 2026-01, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? OL2 or OL1, OL2 or OL4, OL2 or OL9.
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