OL2 8RQ Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about OL2 8RQ postcode, such as 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 8RQ is an active postcode but not in use by any residential property or business. Postcode is located in Shaw (Oldham), Greater Manchester with center coordinates 53.57552600, -2.09473900. OL2 8RQ when in use can be used to mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census OL2 8RQ has 3 properties within its service area.

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

Sample Mailing Address For OL2 8RQ Postcode
#House No/Name,
2 High Street , Shaw , OLDHAM , OL2 8RQ

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.57553
Longitude -2.09474
Northing 408774
Easting 393824
Altitude 183 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD938087
Plus Code 9C5VHWG4+64
Distance To Sea 32.14 mi

OL2 8RQ postcode has center coordinates [53.57553,-2.09474]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 183 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD938087 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1992-08-01
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 1992-08-01. Total number of mails recieved in OL2 8RQ 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 N/A
Population N/A
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
2471 / 29371
Census Output Area E00027578
Built Up Area Greater Manchester
Built Up SubDivision Shaw (Oldham)
Lower Layer Output Super Area Oldham 003D
Middle Layer Output Super Area Clough & Shaw Side

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 8.41% of the people in OL2 8RQ 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 8RQ


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Manchester
Average Income £40100

Railway Station

Station Rochdale
Distance To Station 3.40 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Property Sales In OL2 8RQ


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 8RQ


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Community Centre
COMMUNITY Centre (o/s), High Street, Shaw
50.80 metres
Crompton Health Centre
HEALTH Centre (o/s), High Street, Shaw
100.26 metres
Asda
ASDA (Stop J), Eastway, Shaw
117.35 metres
Crompton Health Centre
HEALTH Centre (nr), High Street, Shaw
128.00 metres
Shaw Town Centre
SHOPS (Stop D), Market Street, Shaw
146.26 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Rochdale Rail Station
Rochdale
5.49 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station
Mills Hill
5.75 km
Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station
Castleton
5.82 km
Smithy Bridge Rail Station
Smithy Bridge
6.54 km
Greenfield Rail Station
Greenfield
6.74 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Beal Lane, Shaw
353.49 metres
Newhey (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Huddersfield Road, Newhey
2.81 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Yates Street, Derker
2.90 km
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
Mumps, Oldham Mumps
3.73 km
Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Station Road, Milnrow
3.81 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
26.23 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
26.48 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
26.60 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
26.62 km
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
43.44 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Bus Station
Oldham
3.89 km
Rochdale Interchange
Rochdale
6.08 km
Middleton Bus Station
Middleton
7.62 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Shaw - Farrow Street
MARKET Street (Farrow Street East - Market Street), Farrow Street East, Newtown
91.29 metres
Royton - Spring Garden Street
RADCLIFFE Street (Spring Garden Street - Radcliffe Street), Spring Garden Street, Royton
2.16 km
Oldham - Regent Street
MUMPS (Regent Street - Mumps), Regent Street, Oldham Mumps
3.69 km
Oldham - Bow Street
UNION Street (Bow Street - Union Street), Bow Street, Oldham
3.79 km
Mumps Railway Station
OLDHAM WAY (Victoria Street), Victoria Street, Oldham Mumps
3.80 km

Companies Located Near OL2 8RQ


AQI HOLDINGS LIMITED

AQI HOLDINGS LIMITED
09444385

12 Broadbent Close, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England OL2 6LT

BEXAN LIMITED

BEXAN LIMITED
05324320

Bexan House 16 Charlbury Way, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6PD

CLARE GIBSON EXECUTIVE SEARCH LIMITED

CLARE GIBSON EXECUTIVE SEARCH LIMITED
11131338

6 Yarnton Close, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom OL2 6PF

C L DUFFIELD RAILWAY LTD

C L DUFFIELD RAILWAY LTD
13867431

402 Shaw Road, Royton, Oldham, England OL2 6PG

STRATA TECHNIQUES LTD

STRATA TECHNIQUES LTD
06883751

16 Westcott Grove, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6PH

ZX CONTROL LTD

ZX CONTROL LTD
14634028

2 Westcott Grove, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom OL2 6PH

A.B. REALTY LIMITED

A.B. REALTY LIMITED
12271936

10 Crocus Drive, Royton, Oldham, England OL2 6QP

VC KITCHENS INSTALLATIONS LTD

VC KITCHENS INSTALLATIONS LTD
14975209

3 Crocus Drive, Royton, Oldham, England OL2 6QP

MOTOWN CROMPTON CARS LTD

MOTOWN CROMPTON CARS LTD
11576912

6 Motown Private Hire High Street, Oldham, England OL2 8RQ

Top Influential People Who Live In / Near OL2 8RQ


TOOP, Julie

TOOP, Julie Company Director

12, Broadbent Close, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England OL2 6LT

HOWARTH, Collin Michael

HOWARTH, Collin Michael Plumber

9, Broadbent Close, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, United Kingdom OL2 6LT

MCBRIDE, David

MCBRIDE, David Civil Engineer

435, Shaw Road, Royton, Oldham, England OL2 6PB

SALIK, Muhammad Umer

SALIK, Muhammad Umer Company Director

439, Shaw Road, Royton, Oldham, England OL2 6PB

HUGHES, Gillian Margaret

HUGHES, Gillian Margaret Building Claims Consultant

17 Charlbury Way, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6PD

KIRKBY, Gillian

KIRKBY, Gillian

16 Charlbury Way, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6PD

KIRKBY, Paul Joseph

KIRKBY, Paul Joseph Engineer

16 Charlbury Way, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6PD

PENKETH, Warwick

PENKETH, Warwick Electrician

5 Kirkington Close, Royton, Lancashire, OL2 6PE

WIMPENNY, David Stuart

WIMPENNY, David Stuart Local Government Officer

1, Kirtlington Close, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, England OL2 6PE

WIMPENNY, Susan

WIMPENNY, Susan Human Resources Manager

14 Kirtlington Close, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6PE

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from OL2 8RQ
(In Meters)
OL2 6LT 960.40
OL2 6PB 964.36
OL2 6PD 732.55
OL2 6PE 818.83
OL2 6PF 702.54
OL2 6PG 782.59
OL2 6PH 662.87
OL2 6PQ 780.60
OL2 6QP 971.55
OL2 6QT 897.66

Frequently Asked Questions


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

The recent average sale price of a property in OL2 8RQ 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 N/A properties in OL2 8RQ as per Royal mail database.

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

2 High Street