Berkeley Drive is in Royton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 5BB is located in the Royton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Berkeley Drive, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 5BD, OL2 5BG, OL2 5AY, OL2 5BQ, OL2 5AE, OL2 5BA, OL2 5AX, OL2 5AZ, OL2 5NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL2 5BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 54.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL2 5BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 14.9% | 13.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -24.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 56.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 9% | 4.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 20% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26% | 28% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -20.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 28.4% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 15.7% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 6% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around OL2 5BB this area, 37% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.7% | 37% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 9.1% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 13% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 7.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 13% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 14.4% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.5% | 92.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 94.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 95% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 69.4% | 46.2% | 23.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berkeley Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Coldhurst average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Berkeley Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-12-19 | £278,301 |
| 2 Berkeley Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-06-12 | £264,362 |
| 2 Berkeley Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-06-12 | £264,362 |
| 19 Berkeley Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-10-18 | £251,883 |
| 13 Berkeley Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £395 | 2019-08-01 | £549 |
OL2 5BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL2 5BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 59% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 124 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Ormerod Avenue , Royton OL2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School Roman Road , Royton OL2 5PQ | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | 2out of 4 | 807 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KT's Kitchen & Diner | 227 Oldham Road | 294 yd | |
| Cafe Royal | Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road | 425 yd | |
| Laticzone Study Centre | Furtherwood Road | 529 yd | |
| Heathers Kitchen 3 | Aster House, Aster Street | 530 yd | |
| Crane Payment Innovations | New Coin Street | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khau Galli | 331 Oldham Road | 242 yd | |
| White Hart | 233 Oldham Road A671 | 294 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | 1 Elly Clough, Holden Fold Lane | 640 yd | |
| Carters Arms | 133 Oldham Road | 702 yd | |
| The Oddies | 12 Union Street | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Longside Service Station, Oldham Road | 191 yd | |
| Sun Hing Fish & Chips | 290-292 Oldham Road | 248 yd | |
| Ree Ming | 369 Oldham Road | 270 yd | |
| Lalahs | 298 Rochdale Road | 853 yd | |
| Food Time | 292 Rochdale Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 911 yd | |
| B&M | Unit A, Gateway Retail Park | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 430 yd | |
| The Oldham Academy North BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Vaughan Street | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 918 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oldham) ELK MILL CENTRE RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,046 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.