Croasdale Close is in Royton, Oldham and in Oldham district. OL2 6QE 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 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Croasdale Close, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL2 6YE, OL2 6NU, OL2 6NX, OL2 6NA, OL2 6YS, OL2 6DH, OL2 6GD, OL2 6ZB, OL2 6PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL2 6QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 30.7% | 35.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 49.5% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) 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 | 63.3% | 57.7% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 32.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 7% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 6QE this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.4% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 17.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 19.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 36.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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 | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 90.4% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
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 | 97.6% | 96.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 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 | 97.3% | 96.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croasdale Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Croasdale Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-11-25 | £384,049 |
| 3 Croasdale Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2023-09-08 | £295,215 |
| 8 Croasdale Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-03-06 | £609,418 |
| 6 Croasdale Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-11-03 | £292,539 |
| 1 Croasdale Close, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £168,250 | 2005-08-26 | £363,689 |
OL2 6QE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 144 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Street Infant and Nursery School Byron Street , Royton OL2 6QY | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royton Hall Primary School High Barn Street , Royton OL2 6RW | - not rated | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Barn Community Junior School Highbarn Street , Royton OL2 6RW | - not rated | 666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Primary School Westerdale Drive , Royton OL2 5TY | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Primary School Westerdale Drive , Royton OL2 5TY | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royton and Crompton School Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton House CofE School Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | - not rated | 1,596 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 | 3,274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 4,117 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 | 3,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank School Firbank Road , Royton OL2 6TU | - not rated | 475 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Supreme Start Ltd Unit 7, Roman Road , Royton OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SEE (Oldham) Argent House, Shaw Road , OL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,563 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 | 2,661 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandle View Court Restaurant | Tandle View Court, Rochdale Road | 418 yd | |
| Mazzo Restaurant | 83 Rochdale Road | 478 yd | |
| Cactus Coffee Royton | 90-94 Rochdale Road | 480 yd | |
| Mazzo Restaurant | Radcliffe Street | 546 yd | |
| Latte Lounge | 20a Rochdale Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Belle | 180 Rochdale Road | 313 yd | |
| Junction Inn | 221 Rochdale Road | 330 yd | |
| Pinchitos | 54 Rochdale Road | 605 yd | |
| Arumba | Unit 2 Market Square | 635 yd | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | 14 Market Square | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Balti House | 22 Rochdale Road | 605 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 22 Market Square | 646 yd | |
| The Golden Bowl | 30 Middleton Road | 785 yd | |
| Maypole Granary | 12 Middleton Road | 785 yd | |
| Butties | Edge Lane Street | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Rochdale Road | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royton Park Bleasdale Street | tennis courts | 342 yd |
| Royton Leisure Centre BYRON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Royton Sports Centre (Closed) Park Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Crompton And Royton Golf Club HIGH BARN STREET | golf | 690 yd |
| Royton Cricket Club BRANSDALE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 784 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 | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.