Tall Trees Close Royton, Oldham
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (OL2), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29400354.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £640,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, E: 1).
- 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 A; 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 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dogford Park, is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 148 to 150 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Royton Medical Centre, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £640,000 | £640,000 | £640,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £241,000 | £241,000 | £241,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £80,500 | £25,000 | £136,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £127,475 | £105,000 | £149,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2024 | 3 OL2 5XA | Detached | £640,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2018 | 2 OL2 5XA | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2009 | 5 OL2 5XA | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2004 | 4 OL2 5XA | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2002 | 3 OL2 5XA | Detached | £241,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2000 | 5 OL2 5XA | Detached | £136,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2000 | 5 OL2 5XA | Detached | £25,000 | |
| 11 Jun 1999 | 1 OL2 5XA | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 9 May 1997 | 1 OL2 5XA | Detached | £156,000 | |
| 5 Jul 1996 | 1 OL2 5XA | Detached | £149,950 | |
| 26 Jun 1996 | 4 OL2 5XA | Detached | £105,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 170 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 A (35% of about 650 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)
- Dog And Partridge, 148 Middleton Road, Royton, OL2 5LL, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Park Lane House, 2 Rochdale Lane, Royton, OL2 5QP: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Corner of Chapel Lane & Middleton Rd, Royton, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 91 Middleton Road, Royton, OL2 5JJ: up to 7 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- CAB, Bridge St, Oldham: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL2 5XA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OL2 5UH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 148 m and 150 m above sea level (149 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL2 5UH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OL2 5XA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westerdale Drive Royton | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Oldham Bus Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 146 Turf Lane Parking | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 26 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Royton Medical Centre | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Royton & Crompton Wellness Pharmacy | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oasis Dentist | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | The Royal Oldham Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Oldham Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dogford Park 2.1 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Tandle Hill Park 47 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Paddock 2.6 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 52 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chadderton Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chadderton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Royley Clough | Valley | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Oozewood Clough | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Cinder Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Plumpton Clough | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Buckley Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorp Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North | Secondary | 11–16 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fir Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Royton Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Chadderton School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Thornham St. James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burnley Brow Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbydale Convenient Store OL2 5TJ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Royton Cricket and Bowling Club OL2 5TX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Jamielees Tearoom at the Paddock OL2 5TX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Thorp Primary School OL2 5TY | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Royley House OL2 5ED | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Rumble Tummies OL2 5EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Royton Korner Shop OL2 5EB | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (cumbria).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nearby streets
Camberwell Way · Connington Close · Chiltern Drive · Longdale Close · Brantwood Close · Denbydale Way · Chetwyn Avenue · Mill Lane · Glazedale Avenue · Newtondale Avenue · Bransdale Avenue · Church Street
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.