Norwood Crescent is in Royton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 6AT 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 Norwood Crescent, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 6AS, OL2 6AR, OL2 6AZ, OL2 6AP, OL2 6BN, OL2 6AY, OL2 6BJ, OL2 6AU, OL2 6AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL2 6AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 52.5% | 53.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 33.4% | 40.1% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 44.3% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 56.8% | 50.8% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 37.5% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.1% | 15.4% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 17.3% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 17% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 32% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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 | 5.1% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 13.8% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.3% | 65.2% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 93.3% | 84.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 13% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 84.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 22.6% | 6.5% | 16.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwood Crescent 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Norwood Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-02-06 | £143,747 |
| 5 Norwood Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-08-23 | £169,997 |
| 22 Norwood Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2023-03-20 | £117,535 |
| 8 Norwood Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-02-17 | £189,915 |
| 12 Norwood Crescent, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-01-11 | £178,405 |
OL2 6AT 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 396 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 | 693 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hindle Drive , Royton OL2 5LU | 2out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royton Hall Primary School High Barn Street , Royton OL2 6RW | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Tilbury Street , OL1 2HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | 1out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat CofE School Egerton Street , OL1 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,885 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 | 1,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,303 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 | 736 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinwood Academy Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Future Finders Employability College 77 Union Street , OL1 1JZ | - not rated | 2,358 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 | 316 yd | |
| Cafe K | Dr Kershaws Hospice, Turf Lane | 456 yd | |
| Heathers Kitchen 3 | Aster House, Aster Street | 721 yd | |
| The Roast Garden | Newbank Garden Centre, Turf Lane | 733 yd | |
| Cafe Royal | Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | 233 Oldham Road A671 | 316 yd | |
| Khau Galli | 331 Oldham Road | 398 yd | |
| Carters Arms | 133 Oldham Road | 529 yd | |
| St Annes Rugby League Club | St Annes Rugby League Club, Higginshaw Road | 895 yd | |
| Scooby's Bar | 8 Oldham Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Hing Fish & Chips | 290-292 Oldham Road | 358 yd | |
| Subway | Longside Service Station, Oldham Road | 422 yd | |
| Ree Ming | 369 Oldham Road | 451 yd | |
| Bloomfields | 164 Shaw Road | 900 yd | |
| Spice Shak | 6 Oldham Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Rochdale Road | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angels Ladies Health & Fitness Club Ltd (Closed) St. Phillips Drive | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Vaughan Street | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| The Oldham Academy North BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Oldham St. Annes Amateur Rugby League Football Club ST ANNES ARLFC ST ANNES ARLFC HIGGINSHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Glo Gym (Oldham) HILBRE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Clayton Arms Sports Centre (Closed) Furtherwood Road | 995 yd | |
| Oldham Athletic Afc (Boundary Park) OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD OLDHAM ATHLETIC AFC LTD FURTHERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall GODSON STREET | 1,003 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 | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.