Hilltop Drive is in Royton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 6AG 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 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hilltop Drive, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 6AE, OL2 6AF, OL2 6AQ, OL2 6AN, OL2 6AD, OL2 6DD, OL2 6AH, OL2 6DE, OL2 6DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL2 6AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.9% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.1% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 26.8% | 37.8% | 11.0% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 48.2% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 5% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.2% | 54.7% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.8% | 21.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 8.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 33.4% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 17.5% | 27.9% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 26.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 13.7% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 65.3% | 47.5% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -33.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 80.9% | 78% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.6% | 20.4% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 77.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 17.1% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 2.4% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.7% | 37.2% | -21.5% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 38.7% | 6.5% | 32.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilltop Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Royton North 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Hilltop Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-02-06 | £124,884 |
| 33 Hilltop Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,950 | 2024-11-25 | £112,426 |
| 25 Hilltop Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2024-07-05 | £118,371 |
| 21 Hilltop Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-04-02 | £130,844 |
| 20 Hilltop Drive, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-10-07 | £523,020 |
OL2 6AG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OL2 6AG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Ormerod Avenue , Royton OL2 5DH | - not rated | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 923 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 | 1,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parish Church CofE VA Junior School Horsedge Street , OL1 3PU | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School Shaw Street , OL1 3PT | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Vaughan Street , Royton OL2 5DL | - not rated | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , Chadderton OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Rochdale Road , OL9 6DY | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Community 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 | 5,054 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 | 1,586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEE (Oldham) Argent House, Shaw Road , OL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Supreme Start Ltd Unit 7, Roman Road , Royton OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 276 Maygate , Off Chadderton Way OL9 6TR | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen House Secondary Ellen House, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Path 4 Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street , OL9 6QH | - not rated | 1,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KT's Kitchen & Diner | 227 Oldham Road | 376 yd | |
| Heathers Kitchen 3 | Aster House, Aster Street | 392 yd | |
| Cafe Royal | Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road | 435 yd | |
| Two Apples | 341 Rochdale Road | 613 yd | |
| Heathers Kitchen 2 | Trinity House, Godson Street | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khau Galli | 331 Oldham Road | 230 yd | |
| White Hart | 233 Oldham Road A671 | 376 yd | |
| Carters Arms | 133 Oldham Road | 792 yd | |
| St Annes Rugby League Club | St Annes Rugby League Club, Higginshaw Road | 831 yd | |
| Clayton Green Brewers Fayre | Clayton Green Brewers Fayre, Westhulme Way | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ree Ming | 369 Oldham Road | 218 yd | |
| Subway | Longside Service Station, Oldham Road | 282 yd | |
| Sun Hing Fish & Chips | 290-292 Oldham Road | 384 yd | |
| Lalahs | 298 Rochdale Road | 712 yd | |
| Food Time | 292 Rochdale Road | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive | health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 678 yd | |
| Oldham St. Annes Amateur Rugby League Football Club ST ANNES ARLFC ST ANNES ARLFC HIGGINSHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 796 yd | |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Westwood Park (Closed) Westhulme Avenue | tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Vaughan Street | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| The Oldham Academy North BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Oldham Edge HENSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 897 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.