Montrose Gardens is in Royton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 6DZ 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 Montrose Gardens, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 6EA, OL2 6DY, OL2 6NY, OL2 6WJ, OL2 6EB, OL2 6PW, OL2 6PA, OL2 6LF, OL2 6JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL2 6DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 48.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 34.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 40.5% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 9.3% | -6.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 40.2% | 49.2% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 31.4% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 11.5% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 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.
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 19.6% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 19.2% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 19.2% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 22.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.6% | 94.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
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 | 95.3% | 96.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 96.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montrose Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crompton 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Montrose Gardens, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-28 | £225,440 |
| 2 Montrose Gardens, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2021-02-12 | £244,169 |
| 2 Montrose Gardens, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-05-20 | £238,214 |
| 2 Montrose Gardens, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-02-16 | £315,068 |
| 14 Montrose Gardens, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2009-08-26 | £229,601 |
OL2 6DZ 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 5,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 5,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Blackshaw Lane , Heyside OL2 6NT | - not rated | 305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Blackshaw Lane , Heyside OL2 6NT | 2out of 4 | 306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royton Hall Primary School High Barn Street , Royton OL2 6RW | - not rated | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Barn Community Junior School Highbarn Street , Royton OL2 6RW | - not rated | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Street Infant and Nursery School Byron Street , Royton OL2 6QY | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royton and Crompton School Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 499 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Vaughan Street , Royton OL2 5DL | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton House CofE School Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | - not rated | 1,777 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 | 4,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 4,947 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 | 3,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,492 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,492 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 | 1,077 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Firbank Road , Royton OL2 6TU | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SEE (Oldham) Argent House, Shaw Road , OL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland School Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings OL1 4HX | 3out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Pot Cafe | 378 Shaw Road | 459 yd | |
| The Roast Garden | Newbank Garden Centre, Turf Lane | 531 yd | |
| Kismoth Indian Restaurant | 478 Shaw Road | 662 yd | |
| Saffron Indian Restaurant | 152 Heyside | 664 yd | |
| Cafe K | Dr Kershaws Hospice, Turf Lane | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Inn | 230 Shaw Road | 88 yd | |
| Crompton & Royton Golf Club | Crompton And Royton Golf Club, High Barn Street | 434 yd | |
| Duke of York | 109 Heyside | 664 yd | |
| Heyside Cricket Club | Heyside Cricket Club, Little Hey Street | 735 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 1 Oldham Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfields | 164 Shaw Road | 277 yd | |
| Butties | Edge Lane Street | 521 yd | |
| Heyside Fish 'n' Chips & Cafe | 6 Heyside | 726 yd | |
| Spice Shak | 6 Oldham Road | 880 yd | |
| Tokies | 12 Oldham Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Rochdale Road | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crompton And Royton Golf Club HIGH BARN STREET | golf | 351 yd |
| Heyside Park Blackshaw Lane | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Royton And Crompton School BLACKSHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Heyside Cricket Club LITTLE HEY STREET | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Royton Sports Centre (Closed) Park Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 830 yd |
| Royton Leisure Centre BYRON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Royton Park Bleasdale Street | tennis courts | 1,020 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.