Norfolk Way, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL2 5BD, 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%

Partnership Status

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 5BD 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 5BD 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Norfolk Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Way 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.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in OL2 5BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Norfolk Way are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oldham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Norfolk Way, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL2 5BD

Average Price
£267,730

Semi-Detached
£256,176

Terraced
£360,163

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Norfolk Way

Average Price
£266,736

Semi-Detached
£258,362

Terraced
£358,857

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Norfolk WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Norfolk Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2024-06-28	£219,843
2 Norfolk Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-03-08	£280,040
15 Norfolk Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£183,150	2021-06-28	£231,793
15 Norfolk Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2018-02-16	£283,592
6 Norfolk Way, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£142,500	2016-02-05	£259,005

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL2 5BD

Employment

OL2 5BD 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 5BD 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	506 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	825 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU	2out of 4	866 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ	2out of 4	1,010 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY	3out of 4	1,098 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF	3out of 4	462 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ	4out of 4	1,765 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN	3out of 4	1,982 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT	1out of 4	2,068 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS	4out of 4	2,517 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA	- not rated	1,720 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU	- not rated	2,212 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH	- not rated	4,890 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ	- not rated	823 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD	- not rated	1,410 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT	4out of 4	1,895 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR	- not rated	1,928 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ	- not rated	2,227 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
KT's Kitchen & Diner	227 Oldham Road	282 yd
Cafe Royal	Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road	378 yd
Heathers Kitchen 3	Aster House, Aster Street	475 yd
Laticzone Study Centre	Furtherwood Road	560 yd
Two Apples	341 Rochdale Road	681 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Khau Galli	331 Oldham Road	186 yd
White Hart	233 Oldham Road A671	282 yd
The Greyhound Inn	1 Elly Clough, Holden Fold Lane	702 yd
Carters Arms	133 Oldham Road	718 yd
The Oddies	12 Union Street	893 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Longside Service Station, Oldham Road	139 yd
Ree Ming	369 Oldham Road	208 yd
Sun Hing Fish & Chips	290-292 Oldham Road	239 yd
Lalahs	298 Rochdale Road	804 yd
Food Time	292 Rochdale Road	821 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Range Home and Leisure	16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway		970 yd
B&M	Unit A, Gateway Retail Park		992 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive	health and fitness suite	308 yd
Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE	health and fitness suite	413 yd
Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	449 yd
Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road		449 yd
The Oldham Academy North BROADWAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	573 yd
Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue	tennis courts	606 yd
Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Vaughan Street	grass pitches	667 yd
Clayton Playing Fields Broadway	grass pitches	680 yd
Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET		862 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	58.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	83.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.