OL2 8RS Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about OL2 8RS 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 8RS is a residential postcode in Shaw (Oldham), Greater Manchester. OL2 8RS 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 8RS has 20 properties within its service area. OL2 8RS is located in Shaw, Oldham region with center coordinates 53.57374400, -2.09728800.

The population of OL2 8RS postcode is 66, 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 8RS area have been sold 4 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For OL2 8RS Postcode
#House No/Name,
Laburnum Avenue , Shaw , OLDHAM , OL2 8RS

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.57374
Longitude -2.09729
Northing 408576
Easting 393655
Altitude 188 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD936085
Plus Code 9C5VHWF3+F3
Distance To Sea 31.98 mi

OL2 8RS postcode has center coordinates [53.57374,-2.09729]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 188 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD936085 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 8RS 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 66
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
2471 / 29371
Census Output Area E00027580
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 8RS 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 8RS


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Manchester
Average Income £40100

Railway Station

Station Mills Hill (Manchester)
Distance To Station 3.42 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Property Sales In OL2 8RS


Address Property Type Price Date
2 LABURNUM AVENUE, OLDHAM, OL2 8RS Semi Detached (Freehold) £90,000
2014-08-29
4 LABURNUM AVENUE, OLDHAM, OL2 8RS Semi Detached (Freehold) £97,500
2015-02-18
21 LABURNUM AVENUE, OLDHAM, OL2 8RS Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £53,000
2015-07-17
13 LABURNUM AVENUE, OLDHAM, OL2 8RS Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £77,000
2021-10-08

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 8RS


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Longley Street
LAY BY (nr), Oldham Road, Shaw
54.59 metres
Longley Street
HOUSE 46 (opp), Oldham Road, Shaw
132.10 metres
Crompton Health Centre
HEALTH Centre (nr), High Street, Shaw
138.71 metres
Moor Street
HOUSE 40 (nr), Manchester Road, Cowlishaw
151.22 metres
Crompton Health Centre
HEALTH Centre (o/s), High Street, Shaw
162.81 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Rochdale Rail Station
Rochdale
5.51 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station
Mills Hill
5.51 km
Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station
Castleton
5.72 km
Smithy Bridge Rail Station
Smithy Bridge
6.71 km
Greenfield Rail Station
Greenfield
6.75 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Beal Lane, Shaw
582.94 metres
Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Yates Street, Derker
2.68 km
Newhey (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Huddersfield Road, Newhey
3.02 km
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
Mumps, Oldham Mumps
3.51 km
Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
Spindles Town Square, Union Street, Oldham
3.85 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
25.98 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
26.23 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
26.35 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
26.37 km
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
43.70 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Bus Station
Oldham
3.64 km
Rochdale Interchange
Rochdale
6.12 km
Middleton Bus Station
Middleton
7.39 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Shaw - Farrow Street
MARKET Street (Farrow Street East - Market Street), Farrow Street East, Newtown
349.01 metres
Royton - Spring Garden Street
RADCLIFFE Street (Spring Garden Street - Radcliffe Street), Spring Garden Street, Royton
1.93 km
Oldham - Regent Street
MUMPS (Regent Street - Mumps), Regent Street, Oldham Mumps
3.47 km
Oldham - Bow Street
UNION Street (Bow Street - Union Street), Bow Street, Oldham
3.57 km
Oldham - Yorkshire Street
WATERLOO Street (Yorkshire Street - Waterloo Street), Yorkshire Street, Oldham
3.58 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from OL2 8RS
(In Meters)
OL2 6PD 472.29
OL2 6PF 442.66
OL2 8SP 316.52
OL2 6PH 402.67
OL2 8SR 336.16
OL2 6WL 441.02
OL2 8SW 329.51
OL2 8SQ 259.42
OL2 8SG 253.18
OL2 8SF 284.61

Frequently Asked Questions


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

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

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

Laburnum Avenue