OL12 8WU Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about OL12 8WU postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

OL12 8WU is a residential postcode in Whitworth, Lancashire. OL12 8WU postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, OL12 8WU has 0 properties within its service area. OL12 8WU is located in Facit and Shawforth, Rossendale region with center coordinates 53.66167000, -2.16279100.

The population of OL12 8WU postcode is 1, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to OL postcode Area, OL12 District, and OL12 8 postcode Sector.

Sample Mailing Address For OL12 8WU Postcode
#House No/Name , Street
Rossendale and Darwen, Lancashire, England, UK
OL12 8WU

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.66167
Longitude -2.16279
Northing 418366
Easting 389340
Altitude 316 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD893183
Plus Code 9C5VMR6P+MV
Distance To Sea 31.98 mi

OL12 8WU postcode has center coordinates [53.66167,-2.16279]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 316 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD893183 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 2006-04-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 2006-04-01. Total number of mails recieved in OL12 8WU is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 1
Population 1
Rural / Urban Urban city and town
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
9814 / 29371
Census Output Area E00128713
Built Up Area N/A
Built Up SubDivision N/A
Lower Layer Output Super Area Rossendale 009A
Middle Layer Output Super Area Whitworth

This location is an urban city and town. According to 2011 census, 33.41% of the people in OL12 8WU is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area OL
Postcode District OL12
Postcode Sector OL12 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Lancashire
District Rossendale
Ward Facit and Shawforth
Parish Whitworth
Local Authority Lancashire
Constituency Rossendale and Darwen
Region North West
ITL Level 2 Lancashire
ITL Level 3 East Lancashire

Amenities Available In OL12 8WU


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Manchester
Average Income £37400

Railway Station

Station Smithy Bridge
Distance To Station 2.81 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Lancashire
Water Company N/A
Sewage Company N/A
Currently there are no properties linked to this postcode.

Property Sales In OL12 8WU


Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 180517 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 143741 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 138829 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 197526 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 345681 GBP

Public Transport Near OL12 8WU


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Minnie Street
Minnie Street (by), Market Street, Facit
637.73 metres
Tong Lane
Tong Lane (opp), Market Street, Whitworth
662.54 metres
Civic Hall
Civic Hall (by), Market Street, Facit
681.80 metres
Tong Lane
Tong Lane (by), Market Street, Whitworth
688.61 metres
Civic Hall
Civic Hall (opp), Market Street, Facit
705.81 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Smithy Bridge Rail Station
Smithy Bridge
4.54 km
Littleborough Rail Station
Littleborough
4.96 km
Walsden Rail Station
Walsden
5.45 km
Rochdale Rail Station
Rochdale
5.75 km
Todmorden Rail Station
Todmorden
7.14 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
Rochdale Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale
4.96 km
Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
GM Fire Service Museum, Maclure Rd, Rochdale
5.66 km
Newbold (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Kingsway, Newbold
5.67 km
Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Leyfield Road, Milnrow
6.19 km
Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Station Road, Milnrow
6.83 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
33.67 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
34.06 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
34.22 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
34.25 km
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
40.36 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Rochdale Interchange
Rochdale
5.02 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from OL12 8WU
(In Meters)
OL12 8XH 394.01
OL12 8LA 487.00

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in OL12 8WU through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

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The recent average sale price of a property in OL12 8WU is 180517 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Whitworth, Lancashire. View the map section for more details.

There are 1 properties in OL12 8WU as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach OL12 8WU follow this link.