Higginshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham
House prices, sold prices and local information for OL2 6HW, OL2 6HQ, OL2 6JA.
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At a glance
18 property sales on Higginshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £125,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £119,313. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Higginshaw Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Higginshaw Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OL2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 7% freehold and 93% leasehold across 30 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £119,313 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £55,000 | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Flat | 1 | £39,999 | 3 Nov 2017 |
Sold prices on Higginshaw Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 17 Apr 2026 | £125,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 528, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 8 Aug 2025 | £149,950 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 227, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 23 Jun 2025 | £165,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 169, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HQ | 17 Apr 2025 | £160,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 578, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6JA | 11 Apr 2025 | £120,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 237, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 18 Oct 2024 | £139,950 | Other | Leasehold |
| 576, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6JA | 26 Apr 2024 | £130,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 221A, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 9 Apr 2024 | £912 | Other | Freehold |
| 169, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HQ | 28 Apr 2023 | £128,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 207, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HQ | 27 Jan 2023 | £122,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 221A, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 2 Dec 2022 | £135,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 247, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 7 Oct 2022 | £128,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 205, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HQ | 21 Jan 2022 | £113,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 205, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HQ | 21 Jan 2022 | £113,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 251, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 26 Nov 2021 | £175,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 233, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 10 Sep 2021 | £115,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 544, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 29 Jan 2021 | £127,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 570, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6JA | 15 Jan 2021 | £133,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 213, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 28 Feb 2020 | £115,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 229, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 19 Dec 2019 | £80,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 231, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 18 Oct 2019 | £79,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 420, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HQ | 9 Sep 2019 | £125,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 211, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HQ | 14 Jun 2019 | £85,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 420, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HQ | 28 Sep 2018 | £100,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 544, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 22 Dec 2017 | £61,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 309, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6JA | 3 Nov 2017 | £39,999 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 173, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HQ | 26 May 2017 | £95,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 303, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6JA | 22 Feb 2017 | £55,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 534, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6HW | 1 Jul 2016 | £80,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 570, Higginshaw Lane OL2 6JA | 16 May 2016 | £112,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 169, Higginshaw Lane | £128,000 (Apr 2023) → £160,000 (Apr 2025) | +25% over 2 yrs |
| 221A, Higginshaw Lane | £135,000 (Dec 2022) → £912 (Apr 2024) | -99% over 1 yr |
| 544, Higginshaw Lane | £61,000 (Dec 2017) → £127,500 (Jan 2021) | +109% over 3 yrs |
| 570, Higginshaw Lane | £112,500 (May 2016) → £133,500 (Jan 2021) | +19% over 5 yrs |
| 420, Higginshaw Lane | £100,000 (Sep 2018) → £125,000 (Sep 2019) | +25% over under a year |
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Schools near Higginshaw Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEE (Oldham) 22 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School 176 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy 975 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Willowpark Primary Academy 226 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mayfield Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Royton Hall Primary School 324 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School 290 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Mills Hill (Manchester) station 2.8 mi · 57 min walk
- Moston station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
- Castleton (Manchester) station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
- Derker (Manchester Metrolink) 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Turf Lane (opp, Higginshaw Lane) 1 min walk
- Higginshaw Lane (nr, Salmon Fields) 2 min walk
- Turf Lane (nr, Higginshaw Lane) 2 min walk
- Manor Street (nr, Higginshaw Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Royton & Crompton Family Practice
Royton Health Wellbeing Centre, Park Street, Oldham · 0.9 mi - Royton Medical Centre
Chapel Street, Royton, Oldham · 1.0 mi - Moorside Medical Practice
Moorside Medical Centre, 681 Ripponden Road, Oldham · 1.1 mi - St Mary's Medical Centre
Rock Street, Oldham · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Royton - Rochdale Road · 0.9 mi
- Lidl Lidl Royton Oldham · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shaw - Oldham Road · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Oldham Huddersfield Rd Extra · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.9 mi
- Market Square Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Royton Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Royton Health & Wellbeing Centre · 0.9 mi
- Ripponden Road Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 612 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,333 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Oldham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Higginshaw Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 68.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 24.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 62.3% | 44.9% |
| No religion | 31% | 25% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 24.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 83.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.3% | 16.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.6% | 24.6% |
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 24.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.8% | 16.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.9% | 13.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 46.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.9% | 42.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.4% | 23.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.5% | 27.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.2% | 6.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Oldham.
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