Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Oldham: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, roughly 15 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around OL2 6XT.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 22 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 37 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Fir Bank Primary School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
12GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.8 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OLDHAM NORTH PCN ENHANCED ACCESS SERVICE — 1.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 15 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
1green spaces
- IMD environment decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- beside open access land (0.2 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: St James' Church — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
16shops & libraries
- 12 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, The Co-operative Group, Central England Co-operative, Tesco…
- library 1.1 mi
Nearest: Lidl Royton Oldham — 1.2 mi
In Oldham, 74% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (92% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Oldham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near OL2 6XT.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in OL2.
Average sold price by property type across the OL2 district, 2021–2026.
About OL2 6XT
OL2 6XT scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with Thornham St. James CofE Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL2 6XT is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,747 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 37 schools within the typical catchment area, including 22 rated Good. The nearest school is Thornham St. James CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OLDHAM NORTH PCN ENHANCED ACCESS SERVICE, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
