Burnsall Grove is in Royton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 5RJ 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 Burnsall Grove, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 5QW, OL2 5RH, OL2 5RW, OL2 5QL, OL2 5RN, OL2 5QU, OL2 5RF, OL2 5UF, OL2 5QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL2 5RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 49.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL2 5RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 53.4% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 19% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 24.7% | 21.3% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 12.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (64.4%) 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 | 31.7% | 39.2% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 25.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 23.9% | 24.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 12.8% | 8.6% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 5RJ this area, 30.6% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.5% | 30.6% | -17.9% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 15.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 14.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 98.6% | 78.8% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
In this area, 85% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.2% | 85% | -13.2% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 7.4% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 85% | -12.7% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnsall Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Burnsall Grove, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2019-11-01 | £193,926 |
| 34 Burnsall Grove, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2018-02-14 | £121,481 |
| 76 Burnsall Grove, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2016-03-23 | £118,495 |
| 10 Burnsall Grove, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2016-02-15 | £92,093 |
| 30 Burnsall Grove, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2015-09-18 | £196,258 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 5,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Infant School Downey House , Church Street OL2 5JS | - not rated | 211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Primary School Westerdale Drive , Royton OL2 5TY | - not rated | 419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Primary School Westerdale Drive , Royton OL2 5TY | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Street Infant and Nursery School Byron Street , Royton OL2 6QY | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School Roman Road , Royton OL2 5PQ | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's RC High School Vaughan Street , Royton OL2 5DL | - not rated | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royton and Crompton School Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton House CofE School Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 3,478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 4,523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Start Ltd Unit 7, Roman Road , Royton OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Firbank Road , Royton OL2 6TU | - not rated | 823 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 276 Maygate , Off Chadderton Way OL9 6TR | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Preparatory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SEE (Oldham) Argent House, Shaw Road , OL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazzo Restaurant | Radcliffe Street | 160 yd | |
| Tandle View Court Restaurant | Tandle View Court, Rochdale Road | 184 yd | |
| Mazzo Restaurant | 83 Rochdale Road | 194 yd | |
| Shelley B's Cafe | 32 Market Square | 238 yd | |
| Cactus Coffee Royton | 90-94 Rochdale Road | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royton Brass Band & Musical | Royton Brass & Musical Band Cl, Sandy Lane | 148 yd | |
| Hope and Anchor | 29 Sandy Lane | 148 yd | |
| Royton Cricket and Bowling Club | Bransdale Avenue | 234 yd | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | 14 Market Square | 274 yd | |
| Rumours | 16 Market Square | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Chippy | 22 Market Square | 274 yd | |
| Taj Balti House | 22 Rochdale Road | 329 yd | |
| The Golden Bowl | 30 Middleton Road | 406 yd | |
| Maypole Granary | 12 Middleton Road | 406 yd | |
| Spice Shak | 6 Oldham Road | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Rochdale Road | 343 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royton Cricket Club BRANSDALE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 266 yd |
| Royton Park Bleasdale Street | tennis courts | 283 yd |
| Royton Leisure Centre BYRON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 369 yd |
| Royton Sports Centre (Closed) Park Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 393 yd |
| Haggate Middleton Road | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Vaughan Street | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| The Oldham Academy North BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Crompton And Royton Golf Club HIGH BARN STREET | golf | 914 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 | 94.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.8% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.