OL2 8QA Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about OL2 8QA 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 8QA is a residential postcode in Shaw (Oldham), Greater Manchester. OL2 8QA 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 8QA has 22 properties within its service area. OL2 8QA is located in Shaw, Oldham region with center coordinates 53.57640800, -2.08293400.

The population of OL2 8QA postcode is 69, 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 8QA area have been sold 32 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

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

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.57641
Longitude -2.08293
Northing 408871
Easting 394606
Altitude 198 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD946088
Plus Code 9C5VHWG8+HR
Distance To Sea 32.57 mi

OL2 8QA postcode has center coordinates [53.57641,-2.08293]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 198 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD946088 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1994-12-01
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 1994-12-01. Total number of mails recieved in OL2 8QA 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 22
Population 69
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
11462 / 29371
Census Output Area E00027552
Built Up Area Greater Manchester
Built Up SubDivision Shaw (Oldham)
Lower Layer Output Super Area Oldham 003C
Middle Layer Output Super Area Clough & Shaw Side

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 39.02% of the people in OL2 8QA 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 8QA


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Manchester
Average Income £40100

Railway Station

Station Rochdale
Distance To Station 3.72 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Property Sales In OL2 8QA


Address Property Type Price Date
26 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £120,000
1996-12-18
17 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £118,000
1997-11-28
16 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £105,000
£126,000
1997-07-15
2002-07-12
15 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £118,800
£267,000
£250,000
£350,000
1997-11-27
2007-09-21
2010-04-09
2015-10-28
5 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Semi Detached (Leasehold) £41,500
£230,000
1997-08-08
2009-08-07
22 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £99,950
1997-03-21
24 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £105,000
1997-08-13
18 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £108,750
£156,000
£266,000
1997-10-03
2002-09-20
2016-10-28
19 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £134,950
1997-05-23
20 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £108,000
£128,000
1997-03-27
2001-03-30
11 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £95,000
£110,000
£285,000
1997-10-31
2000-01-28
2018-09-07
9 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £112,000
£169,950
£395,000
1997-12-19
2003-02-07
2020-09-11
10 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £159,950
£365,000
1998-03-06
2008-07-14
7 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £109,950
1998-10-15
12 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £145,000
1999-05-05
1 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £150,000
2001-05-03
4 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £460,000
2005-07-18
14 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £453,000
2021-03-02
8 MILLBROOK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL2 8QA Detached (Leasehold) £710,000
2021-06-29

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 8QA


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Rivington Drive
Rivington Drive, Buckstones Estate
218.05 metres
Cheetham Street
BUTCHERS (nr), Beal Lane, Shaw
219.27 metres
Cheetham Street
POST BOX (opp), Beal Lane, Shaw
231.61 metres
Leisure Centre
NORMAN LEISURE (opp), Grains Road, Buckstones Estate
267.44 metres
Leisure Centre
Grains Road, Buckstones Estate
283.65 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Rochdale Rail Station
Rochdale
6.00 km
Greenfield Rail Station
Greenfield
6.20 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station
Mills Hill
6.50 km
Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station
Castleton
6.54 km
Smithy Bridge Rail Station
Smithy Bridge
6.64 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Beal Lane, Shaw
437.46 metres
Newhey (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Huddersfield Road, Newhey
2.82 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Yates Street, Derker
3.21 km
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
Mumps, Oldham Mumps
4.02 km
Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Station Road, Milnrow
4.03 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
26.69 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
26.93 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
27.04 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
27.06 km
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
42.86 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Bus Station
Oldham
4.32 km
Rochdale Interchange
Rochdale
6.55 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Shaw - Farrow Street
MARKET Street (Farrow Street East - Market Street), Farrow Street East, Newtown
744.13 metres
Royton - Spring Garden Street
RADCLIFFE Street (Spring Garden Street - Radcliffe Street), Spring Garden Street, Royton
2.92 km
Oldham - Regent Street
MUMPS (Regent Street - Mumps), Regent Street, Oldham Mumps
3.99 km
Mumps Railway Station
OLDHAM WAY (Victoria Street), Victoria Street, Oldham Mumps
4.07 km
Oldham - Bow Street
UNION Street (Bow Street - Union Street), Bow Street, Oldham
4.10 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from OL2 8QA
(In Meters)
OL2 8QD 187.88
OL2 8QF 181.80
OL2 8PJ 370.94
OL2 8QE 123.55
OL2 8QB 115.16
OL2 8QQ 162.75
OL2 8QG 226.05
OL2 8PP 179.03
OL2 8PR 88.46
OL2 8PH 271.53

Frequently Asked Questions


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

The recent average sale price of a property in OL2 8QA 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 22 properties in OL2 8QA as per Royal mail database.

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

Shaw