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OL2 6HW - Overview

Postcode OL2 6HW
Date of introduction Jan - 1980
Date of retirement N/A
Parish name Oldham, unparished area
Ward name Royton South
County name (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB)
Region North West
UK Country name England
Local authority Oldham
Parliamentary name Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
County Electoral Division
European Electoral Region North West
NHS England Region
Standard Statistical Region North West
Travel to Work Area Manchester
Primary Care Trust Oldham
Built-up Area
Built-up Area Sub-division
Local Enterprise Partnership Greater Manchester
Police Force Area Greater Manchester
Cancer Alliance Greater Manchester
Integrated Care Board NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board
Sub ICB NHS Greater Manchester ICB - 00Y
Census Area Statistics ward Royton South
2005 ‘Statistical’ ward Royton South
International Territorial Level 1 North West (England)
International Territorial Level 2 Greater Manchester
International Territorial Level 3 Greater Manchester North East
Local Learning and Skills Council Greater Manchester
National Park Name England (non-National Park)

OL2 6HW - Map and Location information

Easting 393225
Northing 0407032
Latitude 53.5598640
Longitude -2.1037490

OL2 6HW - 2011 Census Data

2011 Census Super Group Hard-pressed living
2011 Census Group Challenged terraced workers
2011 Census Sub Group Deprived blue-collar terraces
2011 Census MSOA Oldham 009
2011 Census LSOA Oldham 009A
2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup Manufacturing and distribution
2011 Census Workplace Zone Group Manufacturing, energy and utilities
2011 Rural Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

Member of Parliament (MP) for OL2 6HW

Jim McMahon MP
    Jim McMahon
  • Name: Jim McMahon
  • Party: Labour (Co-op)
  • Constituency: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
  • Start Date: 03-12-2015

Recent crimes reported nearby OL2 6HW.

Our data shows a total of 3 crimes nearby to OL2 6HW, from Jan 2022 to Dec 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same 2011 Census LSOA area. OL2 6HW is in the Oldham 009A LSOA area. The table below therefore reflects all recent crimes in that area.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
Note: LSOA areas are "lower layer super output areas". A Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA) is a geographic area. Lower Layer Super Output Areas are a geographic hierarchy designed to improve the reporting of small area statistics in England and Wales. In Northern Ireland these zones are referred to as Super Output Areas. In Scotland the areas are known as Data Zones. There are 32,844 Lower Super Output Areas in England, 890 Super Output Areas in Northern Ireland, 6,976 Data Zones in Scotland and 1,909 Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.
For reference LSOAs in England & Wales have an average population of approximately 1500 people or 650 households. This is an average and postcode OL2 6HW ( LSOA Area - Oldham 009A ) may have differing population numbers.

Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby OL2 6HW .

Month Reported by Location Crime type Last outcome
Feb 2024 Metropolitan Police Service On or near Clarence Street Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
Feb 2024 Metropolitan Police Service On or near Clarence Street Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable
Feb 2024 Metropolitan Police Service On or near Clarence Street Violence and sexual offences Status update unavailable

Schools nearby OL2 6HW.

Our data contains 21 schools nearby the postcode OL2 6HW. The schools listed are in the same postcode district as OL2 6HW. e.g. We are displaying schools that have the postcode starting with OL2.
  • School name: Rushcroft Primary School
  • School type: Community school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 173 (Boys: 93 / Girls: 80 )
  • Address: Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7YL
  • Website: www.rushcroftprimary.com
  • Telephone: 01617708236
  • School name: Buckstones Primary School
  • School type: Community school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 209 (Boys: 94 / Girls: 115 )
  • Address: Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8HN
  • Website: www.buckstones.oldham.sch.uk/
  • Telephone: 01617705850
  • School name: East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
  • School type: Voluntary aided school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 182 (Boys: 84 / Girls: 98 )
  • Address: St James Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7TD
  • Website: www.stjames-primary.co.uk/
  • Telephone: 01706847360
  • School name: St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
  • School type: Voluntary aided school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 208 (Boys: 99 / Girls: 109 )
  • Address: Rushcroft Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7PP
  • Website: http://www.stmaryscecrompton.oldham.sch.uk/
  • Telephone: 01617708309
  • School name: St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
  • School type: Voluntary aided school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 280
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 291 (Boys: 146 / Girls: 145 )
  • Address: Ormerod Avenue, Royton, St Anne's Primary School, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5DH
  • Website: www.stannesroyton.oldham.sch.uk/
  • Telephone: 01616249885
  • School name: St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
  • School type: Voluntary aided school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 227 (Boys: 111 / Girls: 116 )
  • Address: Oldham Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 8SZ
  • Website: www.st-josephs.oldham.sch.uk/
  • Telephone: 01706847218
  • School name: Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
  • School type: Voluntary aided school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 400
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 394 (Boys: 208 / Girls: 186 )
  • Address: Roman Road, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5PQ
  • Website: https://ssaoschool.co.uk/
  • Telephone: 01616522558
  • School name: Farrowdale House School
  • School type: Other independent school
  • Phase: Not applicable
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 146
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 52 (Boys: 28 / Girls: 24 )
  • Address: Farrowdale House Farrow st, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7AD
  • Website: www.farrowdale.co.uk
  • Telephone: 01706844533
  • School name: Crompton Primary School
  • School type: Community school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 230 (Boys: 116 / Girls: 114 )
  • Address: Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7HD
  • Website: http://www.crompton.oldham.sch.uk
  • Telephone: 01617706741
  • School name: Royton Hall Primary School
  • School type: Community school
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 391
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 347 (Boys: 183 / Girls: 164 )
  • Address: High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6RW
  • Website: www.roytonhall-pri.oldham.sch.uk/
  • Telephone: 01617707640
  • School name: E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
  • School type: Academy sponsor led
  • Phase: Secondary
  • Lower age: 11
  • Upper age: 16
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Not applicable
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 1380
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1330 (Boys: 706 / Girls: 624 )
  • Address: Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF
  • Website: http://theoldhamacademynorth.e-act.org.uk
  • Telephone: 01616522428
  • School name: The Crompton House Church of England Academy
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Secondary
  • Lower age: 11
  • Upper age: 18
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Not applicable
  • Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 1415
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1884 (Boys: 910 / Girls: 974 )
  • Address: Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7HS
  • Website: http://www.cromptonhouse.org
  • Telephone: 01706847451
  • School name: East Crompton St George's CofE School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 163 (Boys: 80 / Girls: 83 )
  • Address: George Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8AX
  • Website: http://www.stgeorges-primary.co.uk
  • Telephone: 01706847502
  • School name: E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
  • School type: Academy sponsor led
  • Phase: Secondary
  • Lower age: 11
  • Upper age: 16
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 1200
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1004 (Boys: 537 / Girls: 467 )
  • Address: Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
  • Website: https://roytoncrompton.e-act.org.uk
  • Telephone: 01706846474
  • School name: Thorp Primary School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 236
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 209 (Boys: 103 / Girls: 106 )
  • Address: Westerdale Drive, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5TY
  • Website: www.thorp.oldham.sch.uk
  • Telephone: 01618230520
  • School name: Fir Bank Primary School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 233 (Boys: 114 / Girls: 119 )
  • Address: Grasmere Road, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6SJ
  • Website: http://www.firbankprimary.co.uk
  • Telephone: 01616249577
  • School name: Beal Vale Primary School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 194 (Boys: 104 / Girls: 90 )
  • Address: Salts Street, Shaw, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
  • Website: www.bealvaleprimary.com
  • Telephone: 01617707350
  • School name: Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
  • School type: Academy sponsor led
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 199 (Boys: 105 / Girls: 94 )
  • Address: Blackshaw Lane, Heyside, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
  • Website: https://www.blackshawlaneprimary.co.uk/index.html
  • Telephone: 01617707660
  • School name: Supreme Start Ltd
  • School type: Other independent special school
  • Phase: Not applicable
  • Lower age: 5
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Not applicable
  • Sixth form provision: Not applicable
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 20
  • Number of pupils (at ): 4 (Boys: / Girls: )
  • Address: Unit 7, Roman Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PJ
  • Website:
  • Telephone: 07533616028
  • School name: Thornham St. James CofE Primary School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 4
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
  • Address: Castleton Road, Thornham, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6XT
  • Website: www.stjamesthornham.oldham.sch.uk
  • Telephone: 01616331578
  • School name: St. Paul's CofE Primary School
  • School type: Academy converter
  • Phase: Primary
  • Lower age: 3
  • Upper age: 11
  • Boarding provision: No boarders
  • Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
  • Genders: Mixed
  • School Capacity: 210
  • Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
  • Address: Hindle Drive, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5LU
  • Website: http://www.stpauls-school.co.uk/
  • Telephone: 01616249019

Historical House Sale Prices in OL2 6HW

Date Price Property Type Leasehold / Freehold Address
Oct 2024 £139,950 Other Leasehold 237, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Dec 2022 £135,000 Terraced Leasehold 221a, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Oct 2022 £128,500 Terraced Leasehold 247, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Nov 2021 £175,000 Other Leasehold 251, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Sep 2021 £115,000 Terraced Leasehold 233, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Jan 2021 £127,500 Terraced Leasehold 544, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Feb 2020 £115,000 Terraced Leasehold 213, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Dec 2019 £80,000 Terraced Leasehold 229, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Oct 2019 £79,000 Terraced Leasehold 231, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Dec 2017 £61,000 Terraced Leasehold 544, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Jul 2016 £80,000 Terraced Leasehold 534, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Dec 2015 £95,000 Terraced Leasehold 227, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Dec 2015 £53,000 Terraced Leasehold 249, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Dec 2014 £54,000 Terraced Leasehold 243, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Nov 2014 £72,000 Terraced Leasehold 231, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
May 2014 £77,000 Terraced Leasehold 221a, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Nov 2013 £64,000 Terraced Leasehold 217, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Aug 2013 £80,000 Terraced Leasehold 227, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Mar 2013 £70,000 Terraced Leasehold 540, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Jul 2012 £79,950 Terraced Leasehold 219a, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Nov 2011 £124,000 Terraced Leasehold 560a, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Jun 2011 £100,000 Terraced Leasehold 247, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Aug 2010 £59,000 Terraced Leasehold 247, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Jul 2010 £15,000 Other Freehold Boarhurst Building Construction Ltd, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Jan 2010 £80,000 Terraced Leasehold 233, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Dec 2009 £94,740 Terraced Leasehold 219a, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Nov 2008 £65,000 Terraced Leasehold 231, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Jul 2007 £87,000 Terraced Leasehold 249, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Dec 2006 £91,000 Terraced Leasehold 229, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Oct 2006 £82,000 Terraced Leasehold 241, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Sep 2006 £50,000 Terraced Leasehold 249, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Aug 2006 £88,000 Terraced Leasehold 542, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Oct 2005 £92,000 Terraced Leasehold 540, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Sep 2005 £78,950 Terraced Leasehold 536, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Aug 2005 £85,000 Terraced Leasehold 542, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Jul 2005 £89,950 Terraced Leasehold 227, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
May 2005 £83,500 Terraced Leasehold 217, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Apr 2005 £57,000 Terraced Leasehold 542, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Nov 2004 £85,000 Terraced Leasehold 526, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Aug 2004 £63,500 Terraced Leasehold 235, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Nov 2003 £56,500 Terraced Leasehold 217, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Mar 2003 £42,950 Terraced Leasehold 536, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Sep 2002 £41,500 Terraced Leasehold 243, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Aug 2001 £39,950 Terraced Leasehold 213, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Mar 2001 £30,000 Terraced Leasehold 247, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Aug 2000 £39,500 Terraced Leasehold 227, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Nov 1999 £26,500 Terraced Leasehold 217, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Sep 1999 £31,000 Terraced Leasehold 243, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Aug 1999 £43,000 Terraced Leasehold 560a, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Jan 1999 £16,300 Terraced Leasehold 223, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Nov 1998 £30,000 Terraced Leasehold 530, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Aug 1998 £32,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 245, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Jun 1997 £34,950 Terraced Leasehold 227, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW
Oct 1996 £40,000 Flat Leasehold 251, Higginshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6HW

Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode OL2 6HW .

  • Average download speed: 117.8 Mbps
  • Maximum download speed: 600 Mbps
  • Average upload speed: 17 Mbps
  • Maximum upload speed: 40 Mbps
  • Average data usage (per month): 419 GB
Broadband speeds and the number of connections in OL2 6HW
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Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet providers in 2023.

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