Thornham Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6UW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL2 6UW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.5%	51.3%	-1.2%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	47.5%	48.7%	1.2%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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	27.1%	25.2%	-1.9%	37.9%	-12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	51.6%	50%	-1.6%	44.2%	5.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.2%	3%	1.8%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	9.3%	11.1%	1.8%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	10.9%	10.3%	-0.6%	6.1%	4.2%

Health

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 (85.5%) 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	48.8%	51.3%	2.5%	48.4%	2.9%
Good health	36.6%	34.2%	-2.4%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	11.2%	10.2%	-1.0%	12.7%	-2.5%
Bad health	3.3%	2.5%	-0.8%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	18.6%	13.9%	-4.7%	18.2%	-4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	10%	-4.3%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	13.9%	0.3%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	6.1%	0.7%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	16.5%	0.6%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	27.9%	36.5%	8.6%	33.8%	2.7%
Other	4.3%	3%	-1.3%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	0.9%	0.9%
White	97.7%	97.1%	-0.6%	81.4%	15.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.9% 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	97.7%	98.9%	1.2%	83.2%	15.7%
European Union	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	98.9%	1.2%	83.2%	15.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.5%	76.7%	17.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	5.1%	13.5%	-8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.1%	37.2%	-16.1%
Christian	75.3%	46.2%	29.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Thornham Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornham Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Balderstone & Kirkholt 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 -22.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,000

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in OL2 6UW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thornham Lane are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thornham Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6UW

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL2 6UW

Average Price
£283,507

Semi-Detached
£312,563

Terraced
£265,015

Detached
£388,965

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,306

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thornham Lane

Average Price
£287,367

Semi-Detached
£321,393

Terraced
£264,215

Detached
£391,110

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,306

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thornham LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Thornham Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-07-31	£354,060
27 Thornham Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£298,000	2024-03-15	£322,417
28 Thornham Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-03-06	£244,717
23 Thornham Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2022-11-11	£365,383
4 Thornham Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-08-12	£279,877

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL2 6UW

Employment

OL2 6UW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in OL2 6UW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	83
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Education	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	18
Manufacturing	17
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	5
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP	3out of 4	4,935 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thornham St James CofE Primary School Castleton Road , Thornham OL2 6XT	3out of 4	403 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fir Bank Primary School Grasmere Road , Royton OL2 6SJ	3out of 4	1,012 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton Rushcroft Road , Shaw OL2 7PP	3out of 4	1,752 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Great Gates Road , OL11 2DA	3out of 4	1,783 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thorp Primary School Westerdale Drive , Royton OL2 5TY	3out of 4	1,807 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX	2out of 4	823 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS	3out of 4	2,006 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA	3out of 4	2,444 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oldham Academy North Broadway , Royton OL2 5BF	3out of 4	2,954 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy Blackshaw Lane , Royton OL2 6NT	1out of 4	3,009 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH	- not rated	4,246 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY	- not rated	4,547 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA	- not rated	5,133 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ	- not rated	2,640 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD	- not rated	2,919 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ	- not rated	3,763 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD	- not rated	3,844 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW	3out of 4	4,523 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tandle Hill Country Park Cafe	Tandle Hill Road		880 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Turks Head	119 Castleton Road	159 yd
Summit Inn	826 Rochdale Road	187 yd
Pleasant Inn	730 Rochdale Road	334 yd
Puckersley Inn	22 Narrowgate Brow	752 yd
Yew Tree Inn	Oldham Road	883 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Fresh 'n' Tasty Sandwich Co	331a Rochdale Road		472 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Cuthbert'S Roman Catholic High School SHAW ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	893 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	187.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.