OL2 8JU Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about OL2 8JU 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 8JU is a residential postcode in Shaw (Oldham), Greater Manchester. OL2 8JU 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 8JU has 23 properties within its service area. OL2 8JU is located in Shaw, Oldham region with center coordinates 53.57850400, -2.08080800.

The population of OL2 8JU postcode is 61, 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 8JU area have been sold 34 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

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

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.57850
Longitude -2.08081
Northing 409104
Easting 394747
Altitude 220 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD947091
Plus Code 9C5VHWH9+CM
Distance To Sea 32.72 mi

OL2 8JU postcode has center coordinates [53.57850,-2.08081]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 220 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD947091 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 8JU 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 23
Population 61
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
24868 / 29371
Census Output Area E00027573
Built Up Area Greater Manchester
Built Up SubDivision Shaw (Oldham)
Lower Layer Output Super Area Oldham 003B
Middle Layer Output Super Area Clough & Shaw Side

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 84.67% of the people in OL2 8JU 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 8JU


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Manchester
Average Income £40100

Railway Station

Station Rochdale
Distance To Station 3.70 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Property Sales In OL2 8JU


Address Property Type Price Date
28 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Detached (Leasehold) £49,500
1995-11-03
3 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Detached (Freehold) £85,000
1996-12-13
5 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Detached (Freehold) £89,000
£106,000
£310,000
£280,000
1996-07-09
2000-07-07
2007-01-18
2017-09-20
22 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Semi Detached (Leasehold) £49,950
1997-08-22
31 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Terraced (Leasehold) £45,500
£95,000
£119,995
1997-10-17
2004-01-23
2005-09-30
25 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Terraced (Leasehold) £45,000
£98,000
£160,000
1999-12-17
2015-07-24
2021-07-16
29 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Terraced (Leasehold) £49,950
£124,950
2000-10-20
2007-07-27
21 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Semi Detached (Leasehold) £69,950
£90,000
£135,000
£122,000
2001-10-19
2003-05-23
2004-10-29
2012-05-25
24 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Semi Detached (Leasehold) £46,000
£61,500
£132,250
2002-04-03
2002-07-11
2014-02-07
26 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Semi Detached (Leasehold) £68,950
£68,950
£115,000
£106,000
2002-04-05
2003-04-05
2005-03-04
2013-08-28
30 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Semi Detached (Leasehold) £135,000
£162,000
£169,000
£215,000
£215,000
2004-12-17
2007-09-07
2017-03-24
2021-09-02
2021-09-02
39 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Terraced (Leasehold) £120,000
2010-03-19
23 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Semi Detached (Leasehold) £112,500
2014-05-16
19 RIVINGTON DRIVE, OLDHAM, OL2 8JU Semi Detached (Leasehold) £151,000
2016-02-03

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 8JU


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Rivington Drive
Rivington Drive, Buckstones Estate
70.26 metres
Rivington Drive
Rivington Drive, Buckstones Estate
117.72 metres
Grains Road
Grains Road, Buckstones Estate
187.22 metres
Kendal Drive
Kendal Dv, Buckstones Estate
191.31 metres
Grains Road
Grains Road, Buckstones Estate
197.31 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Rochdale Rail Station
Rochdale
5.97 km
Greenfield Rail Station
Greenfield
6.26 km
Smithy Bridge Rail Station
Smithy Bridge
6.46 km
Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station
Castleton
6.62 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station
Mills Hill
6.73 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Beal Lane, Shaw
630.95 metres
Newhey (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Huddersfield Road, Newhey
2.65 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Yates Street, Derker
3.48 km
Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Station Road, Milnrow
3.90 km
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
Mumps, Oldham Mumps
4.28 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
26.96 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
27.20 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
27.31 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
27.33 km
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
42.59 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Bus Station
Oldham
4.59 km
Rochdale Interchange
Rochdale
6.49 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Shaw - Farrow Street
MARKET Street (Farrow Street East - Market Street), Farrow Street East, Newtown
918.82 metres
Royton - Spring Garden Street
RADCLIFFE Street (Spring Garden Street - Radcliffe Street), Spring Garden Street, Royton
3.14 km
Oldham - Regent Street
MUMPS (Regent Street - Mumps), Regent Street, Oldham Mumps
4.25 km
Oldham - Fountain Street
BUS STATION (Fountain Street - Bus Station), Fountain Street, Oldham
4.58 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from OL2 8JU
(In Meters)
OL2 8QE 395.83
OL2 8QB 352.33
OL2 8QQ 422.87
OL2 8QG 299.34
OL2 8PP 397.61
OL2 8QA 272.34
OL2 8PR 314.76
OL2 8JD 311.62
OL2 8JE 258.40
OL2 8PW 352.82

Frequently Asked Questions


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

The recent average sale price of a property in OL2 8JU 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 23 properties in OL2 8JU as per Royal mail database.

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

Shaw