Affluence in OL2 5FL
How OL2 5FL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Royton South West
- Council
- Oldham
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,594 (2024)
OL2 5FLOldham
How well off OL2 5FL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL2 5FL area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability6.0
- Crime6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the OL2 5FL area is broadly in line with that, at 56.4%. 29.5% are retired and 4.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL2 5FL area is broadly in line with that, at 34.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL2 5FL area is below that, at 27.7%. 17.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL2 5FL sits in (Royton South West): about 1,594 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.