Lowe Green Royton, Oldham
29 addresses across 1 postcode (OL2), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29401153.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £167,500 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 6, D: 7, E: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Oldham costs £2,602 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 4 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Royton Park, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 169 to 172 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Royton & Crompton Family Practice, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £167,500 | £145,000 | £183,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £176,000 | £150,000 | £215,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £130,000 | £125,000 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £119,750 | £98,500 | £141,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £84,000 | £84,000 | £84,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £79,975 | £75,000 | £84,950 |
| 2009 | 1 | £122,500 | £122,500 | £122,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £35,475 | £35,000 | £35,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 11 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £125,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Oct 2025 | 27 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2025 | 8 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £167,500 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 16 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 May 2025 | 16 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 2 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £183,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2024 | 7 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2023 | 7 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £176,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2023 | 20 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2023 | 4 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2022 | 20 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £112,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Oct 2021 | 3 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2021 | 10 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Nov 2019 | 8 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £98,500 | |
| 31 May 2019 | 22 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £112,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Mar 2019 | 24 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £89,950 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jan 2019 | 9 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £141,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2018 | 13 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Jul 2017 | 3 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £78,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 25 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £84,000 | |
| 7 May 2015 | 1 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £99,950 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Oct 2011 | 10 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £84,950 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jan 2011 | 8 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2009 | 20 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £122,500 | |
| 28 Jan 2008 | 13 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2005 | 3 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 13 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2002 | 13 OL2 6RQ | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 10 OL2 6RQ | Semi-detached | £35,950 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (9); House, semi-detached (8); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1930-1949 (8); 1900-1929 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Oldham in 2026-27: Band D £2,602 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,735 | £2,024 | £2,313 | £2,602 | £3,181 | £3,759 | £4,337 | £5,204 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (27% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- CAB, Bridge St, Oldham: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- Park Lane, Royton: up to 51 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Brunswick House Union Street Oldham OL1 1DE: up to 9 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Park Lane House, 2 Rochdale Lane, Royton, OL2 5QP: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 91 Middleton Road, Royton, OL2 5JJ: up to 7 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Corner of Chapel Lane & Middleton Rd, Royton, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Dog And Partridge, 148 Middleton Road, Royton, OL2 5LL, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 169 m and 172 m above sea level (171 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL2 6RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hillside Avenue Royton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Bus Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 146 Turf Lane Parking | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 26.7 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Royton & Crompton Family Practice | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Royton & Crompton Wellness Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oasis Dentist | 330 m |
| Hospital | The Royal Oldham Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Oldham Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royton Park 3.4 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Paddock 2.6 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,570 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oozewood Clough | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Royley Clough | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Plumpton Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Cinder Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Buckley Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Besom Hill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 29 |
1 of the street's 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Oldham: see them on the Oldham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royton Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thorp Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fir Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St. Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crompton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House Day Hospital OL2 6QX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Just Jackets | Mobile caterer | 290 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Royton Deli OL2 6QF | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Well Pharmacy OL2 6QN | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Crompton & Royton Golf Club OL2 6RW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Royton Hall Primary School OL2 6RW | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Istanblue Royton OL2 6QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Taj Balti House OL2 6QJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Pinchitos OL2 6QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Boop Royton OL2 6QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Tandle View Court Restaurant OL2 5QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Mazzo Restaurant OL2 5QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Junction Inn OL2 5RA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Arumba OL2 5QD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Royton News OL2 5PT | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Oct 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brotherdale Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- OL2 6RQ: 29 addresses
Nearby streets
Hillside Avenue · Chaucer Street · Milton Street · Radcliffe Street · Thorndale Close · Ravenstonedale Drive · Martindale Close · Elmstone Drive · Colsterdale Close · Littondale Close · Millside Way · Swaledale Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.