Latitude: 53.5654 / 53°33'55"N
Longitude: -2.1253 / 2°7'31"W
OS Eastings: 391796
OS Northings: 407648
OS Grid: SD917076
Mapcode National: GBR FWL6.NM
Mapcode Global: WHB94.BN52
Plus Code: 9C5VHV8F+5V
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83wn45
What Three Birds: needletail.sapsucker.chiffchaff
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OL2 5RU is a residential postcode in Royton, Oldham. It was first introduced in February 1984.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are typically detached and terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975 and between 1976 and 1982.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and C.
Royton is a town, which had a population of 23,812 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 7 people resident in OL2 5RU, of which 2 were male and 5 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
OL2 5RU is in the Manchester travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Oldham Primary Care Trust.
OL2 5RU is approximately 160m (525ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing OL2 5RU
7d2: Constrained City Dwellers - Ageing City Dwellers - Retired Independent City Dwellers
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for OL2 5RU
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
9/10 (Very high)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Supermarkets near OL2 5RU include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Lidl, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of OL2 5RU are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Metropolitan District
Oldham Borough Council
Ward
Royton North
Councillors
Dave Arnott (Conservative)
Christine Adams (Conservative)
Lewis Quigg (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Oldham West and Royton
MP
Jim McMahon (Labour (Co-op))
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The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near OL2 5RU.
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Roman Road, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5PQ
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Hindle Drive, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5LU
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Thorp Primary School
Westerdale Drive, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5TY
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ormerod Avenue, Royton, St Anne's Primary School, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5DH
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Royton Hall Primary School
High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6RW
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
The Oldham Academy North
Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Royton and Crompton School
Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
North Chadderton School
Chadderton Hall Road, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 0BN
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7HS
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Blue Coat CofE School
Egerton Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SQ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The Radclyffe School
Hunt Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 0LS
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
St Cuthbert's RC High School
Shaw Road, Thornham, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College
Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 9QY
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
Rochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire, M24 2GL
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
Waterhead Academy
Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 3NY
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
The overall school grade in this area is high.