Cheviot Avenue is in Royton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 5HQ is located in the Royton North 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 Cheviot Avenue, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 5DY, OL2 5HF, OL2 5DZ, OL2 5EZ, OL2 5DU, OL2 5HH, OL2 5HE, OL2 5DX, OL2 5HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL2 5HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 50.2% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.8% | 33% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 48.7% | -12.8% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 47.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 34.2% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 14.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 16.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 16.1% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 28% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 92.7% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 99.3% | 96.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 96.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 68.4% | 46.2% | 22.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheviot Avenue 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cheviot Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £26,200 | 2017-05-02 | £40,023 |
| 12 Cheviot Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £26,200 | 2017-05-02 | £40,023 |
| 5 Cheviot Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2006-09-01 | £339,773 |
| 5 Cheviot Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2004-06-25 | £370,882 |
| 11 Cheviot Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2004-03-12 | £188,525 |
OL2 5HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | 2out of 4 | 328 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 | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Primary School Westerdale Drive , Royton OL2 5TY | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Ormerod Avenue , Royton OL2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Brow Community School Victoria Street , Chadderton OL9 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,374 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 | 759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,941 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 | 896 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 2 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 476 yd | |
| Nandos | 21 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 477 yd | |
| ASDA Living Cafe | 2 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 477 yd | |
| KFC | 5 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 477 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | 4 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haggate | 31 Haggate | 110 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | 1 Elly Clough, Holden Fold Lane | 318 yd | |
| The Oddies | 12 Union Street | 710 yd | |
| Royton Cricket and Bowling Club | Bransdale Avenue | 838 yd | |
| Horton Arms | 19 Street Bridge Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Cottage | 13 Royley | 58 yd | |
| Rumble Tummies | 312 Middleton Road | 207 yd | |
| Subway | Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 477 yd | |
| The Golden Bowl | 30 Middleton Road | 939 yd | |
| Maypole Granary | 12 Middleton Road | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16 Elk Mill Central Retail Park, Broadway | 384 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Rochdale Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haggate Middleton Road | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oldham) ELK MILL CENTRE RETAIL PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Clayton Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| The Oldham Academy North BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Royton Cricket Club BRANSDALE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Vaughan Street | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Rifle Range Pitch BURNLEY LANE | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 958 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.