Median sold price in OL2, last 5 years
£185,500
Strong sample. Based on 3,571 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Built from 806 matched postcode rows within the postcode area OL2, with best-fit area context in Oldham.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
OL2 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
OL2 currently groups 806 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Oldham. Aggregate median sold price reads at £185,500 across 3,571 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 96.8% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 90.8% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 35 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 806 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 20 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 96.8%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 35 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 806Live postcode rows grouped under OL2
- Median sold price in OL2, last 5 years £185,500Based on 3,571 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area OldhamUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 35 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in OL2, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 3,571 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 96.8%Gigabit availability is 96.8%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 90.8% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Oldham in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
35 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 35 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
2,123 mapped stopsOldham currently links 2,123 mapped transport stops, including 28 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside OL2.
Local business
Score 100/100Oldham currently links 1,189 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 384 food and drink, 232 personal services, 202 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with OL2 5FG, Oldham and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
OL2 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
384 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (228), cafe (82), restaurant (74).
Amenity group
Personal services
232 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (163), beauty (69).
Amenity group
Grocery
202 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (133), supermarket (33), bakery (15).
Amenity group
Nightlife
148 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (131), bar (17).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
OL2 5FG
OL2 5FG, Oldham
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OL2 6GG
OL2 6GG, Oldham
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OL2 7RD
OL2 7RD, Oldham
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OL2 6GB
OL2 6GB, Oldham
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OL2 6GD
OL2 6GD, Oldham
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OL2 6GF
OL2 6GF, Oldham
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OL2 6AN
OL2 6AN, Oldham
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OL2 6GJ
OL2 6GJ, Oldham
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OL2 6GP
OL2 6GP, Oldham
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OL2 7FA
OL2 7FA, Oldham
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Beal Vale Primary School
Primary option in OL2 7SY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Primary option in OL2 6NT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Buckstones Primary School
Primary option in OL2 8HN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for OL2 5FG before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around OL2.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like OL2 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess OL2.
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