OL2 8DW Postcode Location Details & Properties

Facts Checked By Data Team - Written By Mallika Basu - Reviewed By Amy O'Brien

This article lists all information about OL2 8DW 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 8DW is a residential postcode in Shaw (Oldham), Greater Manchester. OL2 8DW 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 8DW has 24 properties within its service area. OL2 8DW is located in Shaw, Oldham region with center coordinates 53.58724600, -2.08336100.

The population of OL2 8DW postcode is 56, 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 8DW area have been sold 20 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

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

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.58725
Longitude -2.08336
Northing 410077
Easting 394579
Altitude 182 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD945100
Plus Code 9C5VHWP8+VM
Distance To Sea 32.98 mi

OL2 8DW postcode has center coordinates [53.58725,-2.08336]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 182 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD945100 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 8DW 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 24
Population 56
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
25601 / 29371
Census Output Area E00027555
Built Up Area Greater Manchester
Built Up SubDivision Shaw (Oldham)
Lower Layer Output Super Area Oldham 002B
Middle Layer Output Super Area Wood End

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 87.16% of the people in OL2 8DW 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 8DW


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Manchester
Average Income £36000

Railway Station

Station Rochdale
Distance To Station 3.29 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Property Sales In OL2 8DW


Address Property Type Price Date
81 BUCKSTONES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL2 8DW Detached (Freehold) £99,000
£235,000
£255,000
1995-08-04
2005-06-08
2018-10-12
77 BUCKSTONES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL2 8DW Detached (Freehold) £137,500
£160,000
1997-01-16
2002-01-18
131 BUCKSTONES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL2 8DW Terraced (Leasehold) £45,000
£124,000
1999-08-31
2021-06-08
71 BUCKSTONES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL2 8DW Detached (Leasehold) £83,500
2000-11-24
111 BUCKSTONES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL2 8DW Detached (Freehold) £124,000
£210,000
2000-12-07
2007-11-23
133 BUCKSTONES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL2 8DW Terraced (Leasehold) £59,950
£103,500
£124,000
2001-08-31
2011-02-25
2017-01-27
115 BUCKSTONES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL2 8DW Detached (Freehold) £70,000
2002-08-19
79 BUCKSTONES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL2 8DW Detached (Freehold) £158,500
2002-07-19
69 BUCKSTONES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL2 8DW Semi Detached (Freehold) £172,500
£203,000
2005-09-09
2008-02-22
139 BUCKSTONES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL2 8DW Terraced (Leasehold) £46,000
2008-09-16
139A, BUCKSTONES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL2 8DW Terraced (Leasehold) £249,000
2008-05-23
75 BUCKSTONES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL2 8DW Semi Detached (Leasehold) £230,000
2021-07-15

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 8DW


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Cliff Hill Road
HOUSE 104A (opp), Buckstones Road, Buckstones Estate
73.82 metres
George Street
HOUSE 71 (at), Buckstones Road, Buckstones Estate
127.48 metres
Cliff Hill Road
HOUSE 169 (nr), Buckstones Road, Buckstones Estate
172.53 metres
George Street
Buckstones Road, Buckstones Estate
196.51 metres
Buckstones Road
HOUSE 21 (nr), Milnrow Road, Shaw
300.20 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Rochdale Rail Station
Rochdale
5.30 km
Smithy Bridge Rail Station
Smithy Bridge
5.49 km
Littleborough Rail Station
Littleborough
6.25 km
Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station
Castleton
6.30 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station
Mills Hill
7.08 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Beal Lane, Shaw
1.29 km
Newhey (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Huddersfield Road, Newhey
1.68 km
Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Station Road, Milnrow
3.01 km
Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Leyfield Road, Milnrow
3.76 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Yates Street, Derker
4.34 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
27.73 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
27.98 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
28.10 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
28.12 km
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
41.96 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Bus Station
Oldham
5.38 km
Rochdale Interchange
Rochdale
5.76 km

Taxi Stands

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

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from OL2 8DW
(In Meters)
OL2 8BH 296.95
OL2 8BJ 328.98
OL2 8BL 333.48
OL2 8DA 273.48
OL2 8DB 318.40
OL2 8DD 178.63
OL2 8DE 80.81
OL2 8DF 213.51
OL2 8DG 111.40
OL2 8DL 395.78

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in OL2 8DW 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 8DW just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in OL2 8DW 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 24 properties in OL2 8DW as per Royal mail database.

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

Shaw