About Fullwood

Fullwood is a residential area located in Greater Manchester, England, within the OL2 postcode area. It is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced properties. The area is well-connected by local transport links, making it easy for residents to access nearby towns and the city centre of Manchester. The community is served by various amenities, including shops, schools, and parks. Local parks provide spaces for recreation and leisure activities, catering to families and individuals alike. Fullwood's proximity to the larger urban areas of Greater Manchester offers residents a balance of suburban living with access to city facilities.

School Ratings in Fullwood

Fullwood is served by 210 schools. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Fullwood

Property prices average £182K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £136K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Fullwood

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Other crime accounts for the highest share in Fullwood, with 1 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Fullwood

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Fullwood falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Fullwood

Most properties in Fullwood can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,867 sales

Average Price £182K
£212 — £4.4M
Detached £296K 731
Semi £193K 2,109
Terraced £136K 2,378
Flat £107K 239

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

129 Primary
23 Secondary
58 Other
Shaw & Crompton Children's Centre 0.5 miles East Crompton St George's CofE School Primary 0.6 miles St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Farrowdale House School Good 0.6 miles St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy Primary 0.6 miles East Crompton St James CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Buckstones Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Beal Vale Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Hodge Clough Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Crompton Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Secondary 1 miles Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Primary 1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Fullwood IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Fullwood in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
5/10
Health
4/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
4/10
9,495 Children (0-15) 19%
30,264 Working Age 60%
13,905 Older (60+) 28%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 35.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 17.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Fullwood 2 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Fullwood falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

1 Violence & Sexual Offences
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Greenfield Train Station 3.8 miles
Rochdale Train Station 3.9 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 4 miles
Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 4.1 miles
Smithy Bridge Train Station 4.2 miles
Mossley (Manchester) Train Station 4.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Clough 0 yards Shaw Side 0.6 miles Shaw 0.6 miles Crompton Fold 0.6 miles Heyside 0.9 miles Wood End 0.9 miles Sholver 0.9 miles Moorside 0.9 miles Dog Hill 0.9 miles Grains Bar 1.2 miles Low Crompton 1.2 miles Watersheddings 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Oldham
Ward Royton South
Constituency Oldham West and Royton
Parish Oldham, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL2 30 shown View all streets

Acre Barn 1 Ainsdale Crescent 1 Alandale Drive 1 Albert Street 3 Albion Gardens Close 1 Alfred Street 2 Alison Street 1 All Saint's Close 1 Allen Close 1 Alpine Drive 2 Alston Avenue 1 Angela Avenue 1 Annersley Avenue 1 Appleby Walk 2 Arley Drive 1 Arlington Close 1 Arncott Close 2 Arnside Close 1 Arthur Street 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashdown Way 1 Ashleigh Close 1 Ashwood Drive 1 Ashworth Court 1 Assheton Road 3 Astley Close 2 Avis Street 2 Avon Road 1 Baldwins Close 1 Ballard Way 1

Postcodes in OL2 50 shown View all postcodes

OL2 5AA OL2 5AB OL2 5AD OL2 5AE OL2 5AF OL2 5AG OL2 5AH OL2 5AJ OL2 5AL OL2 5AN OL2 5AP OL2 5AQ OL2 5AR OL2 5AS OL2 5AT OL2 5AU OL2 5AW OL2 5AX OL2 5AY OL2 5AZ OL2 5BA OL2 5BB OL2 5BD OL2 5BE OL2 5BF OL2 5BG OL2 5BH OL2 5BJ OL2 5BL OL2 5BN OL2 5BP OL2 5BQ OL2 5BS OL2 5BT OL2 5BU OL2 5BW OL2 5BX OL2 5BY OL2 5DA OL2 5DB OL2 5DD OL2 5DE OL2 5DF OL2 5DG OL2 5DH OL2 5DJ OL2 5DL OL2 5DN OL2 5DP OL2 5DQ