OL2 8BG Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about OL2 8BG 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

OL2 8BG is a residential postcode in Shaw (Oldham), Greater Manchester. OL2 8BG 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, OL2 8BG has 18 properties within its service area. OL2 8BG is located in Shaw, Oldham region with center coordinates 53.58583200, -2.08981000.

The population of OL2 8BG postcode is 41, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to OL postcode Area, OL2 District, and OL2 8 postcode Sector.

Properties in OL2 8BG area have been sold 21 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For OL2 8BG Postcode
#House No/Name,
Shaw , OLDHAM , OL2 8BG

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.58583
Longitude -2.08981
Northing 409920
Easting 394152
Altitude 175 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD941099
Plus Code 9C5VHWP6+83
Distance To Sea 32.71 mi

OL2 8BG postcode has center coordinates [53.58583,-2.08981]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 175 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD941099 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
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 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in OL2 8BG 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 18
Population 41
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
4258 / 29371
Census Output Area E00027556
Built Up Area Greater Manchester
Built Up SubDivision Shaw (Oldham)
Lower Layer Output Super Area Oldham 002A
Middle Layer Output Super Area Wood End

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 14.50% of the people in OL2 8BG is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area OL
Postcode District OL2
Postcode Sector OL2 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Greater Manchester
District Oldham
Ward Shaw
Parish Shaw and Crompton
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Oldham East and Saddleworth
Region North West
ITL Level 2 Greater Manchester
ITL Level 3 Greater Manchester North East

Amenities Available In OL2 8BG


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Manchester
Average Income £36000

Railway Station

Station Rochdale
Distance To Station 3.11 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Greater Manchester
Water Company United Utilities
Sewage Company N/A

Property Sales In OL2 8BG


Address Property Type Price Date
18 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Terraced (Leasehold) £49,000
£118,000
£120,000
1997-08-15
2006-12-01
2007-05-25
3 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Semi Detached (Leasehold) £50,500
£57,500
£89,500
1997-02-28
2000-02-18
2003-07-04
2 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Terraced (Leasehold) £78,000
2000-10-04
20 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Terraced (Leasehold) £32,000
£57,500
2000-05-11
2001-06-04
9 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Terraced (Leasehold) £92,500
2001-04-06
10 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Terraced (Freehold) £70,000
2003-08-29
6 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Terraced (Freehold) £124,000
£135,000
2010-02-12
2014-12-05
22 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Terraced (Freehold) £83,500
£87,500
2010-11-05
2012-05-24
1 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Semi Detached (Leasehold) £175,000
2014-05-30
12 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Terraced (Freehold) £89,000
2015-01-16
16 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Terraced (Freehold) £87,000
2015-03-20
11 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Terraced (Leasehold) £140,000
2020-02-10
14 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Terraced (Freehold) £95,000
2020-12-04
7 BRIDGE STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8BG Semi Detached (Leasehold) £220,000
2021-07-09

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 OL2 8BG


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Bridge Street
CAR Park (nr), Milnrow Road, Shaw
29.55 metres
Bridge Street
FOOTBALL PITCH (opp), Milnrow Road, Shaw
53.34 metres
Smallbrook Road
HOUSE 6 (nr), Cowie Street, Rushcroft
166.53 metres
Buckstones Road
LAYBY (opp), Milnrow Road, Shaw
203.86 metres
Helmshore Way
HOUSE 21 (adj), Cowie Street, Rushcroft
204.29 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Rochdale Rail Station
Rochdale
5.02 km
Smithy Bridge Rail Station
Smithy Bridge
5.50 km
Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station
Castleton
5.89 km
Littleborough Rail Station
Littleborough
6.37 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station
Mills Hill
6.64 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Beal Lane, Shaw
1.07 km
Newhey (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Huddersfield Road, Newhey
1.70 km
Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Station Road, Milnrow
2.89 km
Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Leyfield Road, Milnrow
3.60 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Yates Street, Derker
4.09 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
27.40 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
27.65 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
27.77 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
27.79 km
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
42.37 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Bus Station
Oldham
5.07 km
Rochdale Interchange
Rochdale
5.51 km
Middleton Bus Station
Middleton
8.44 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Shaw - Farrow Street
MARKET Street (Farrow Street East - Market Street), Farrow Street East, Newtown
1.10 km
Royton - Spring Garden Street
RADCLIFFE Street (Spring Garden Street - Radcliffe Street), Spring Garden Street, Royton
3.08 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from OL2 8BG
(In Meters)
OL2 7TT 323.11
OL2 7TW 375.68
OL2 7TX 290.23
OL2 7TY 253.12
OL2 7TZ 308.20
OL2 7UA 185.53
OL2 7UB 227.80
OL2 7UD 363.41
OL2 7UE 115.97
OL2 7UF 160.55

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in OL2 8BG 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.

To calculate distance between your current location and OL2 8BG just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in OL2 8BG 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 Shaw (Oldham), Greater Manchester. View the map section for more details.

There are 18 properties in OL2 8BG as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach OL2 8BG follow this link.

Shaw