OL2 8RX Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about OL2 8RX 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 8RX is a residential postcode in Shaw (Oldham), Greater Manchester. OL2 8RX 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 8RX has 38 properties within its service area. OL2 8RX is located in Shaw, Oldham region with center coordinates 53.57270400, -2.09653200.

The population of OL2 8RX postcode is 95, 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 8RX area have been sold 31 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

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

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.57270
Longitude -2.09653
Northing 408460
Easting 393705
Altitude 190 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD937084
Plus Code 9C5VHWF3+39
Distance To Sea 31.96 mi

OL2 8RX postcode has center coordinates [53.57270,-2.09653]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 190 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD937084 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 8RX 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 33
Population 95
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
2471 / 29371
Census Output Area E00027545
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 8RX 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 8RX


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Manchester
Average Income £40100

Railway Station

Station Mills Hill (Manchester)
Distance To Station 3.41 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Schools Nearby

Properties in OL2 8RX



Property Sales In OL2 8RX


Address Property Type Price Date
42 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £32,000
£100,000
1996-07-15
2018-04-27
41 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £13,000
1996-08-12
40 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £40,000
1997-09-19
50 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £38,500
£78,000
1998-12-10
2003-11-19
7 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Semi Detached (Freehold) £48,000
£130,000
1998-12-11
2012-01-05
4 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £33,950
£95,000
£78,000
2001-04-27
2007-10-29
2013-12-12
11 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Freehold) £56,950
£129,950
2001-06-25
2015-11-27
18 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £65,000
£119,950
2004-10-29
2006-06-07
30 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £84,950
£120,000
£160,000
2005-10-07
2019-05-24
2021-09-17
24 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £89,950
2005-01-19
6 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £84,000
2007-11-19
10 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £120,500
2007-08-17
15 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Semi Detached (Freehold) £149,950
£136,000
2007-07-10
2020-02-28
14 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Semi Detached (Leasehold) £109,000
£145,000
2008-03-20
2021-06-04
34 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £55,000
£125,000
2011-04-06
2021-07-30
35 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £82,000
2013-06-14
48 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £138,000
2018-10-05
16 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £93,000
2019-10-31
8 LONGLEY STREET, OLDHAM, OL2 8RX Terraced (Leasehold) £148,000
2020-09-09

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 8RX


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Longley Street
LAY BY (nr), Oldham Road, Shaw
101.98 metres
Longley Street
HOUSE 46 (opp), Oldham Road, Shaw
103.12 metres
Cowlishaw Lane
Heyside, Shaw Side
181.57 metres
Moor Street
HOUSE 40 (nr), Manchester Road, Cowlishaw
202.39 metres
Moor Street
HOUSE 29 (opp), Manchester Road, Cowlishaw
220.00 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station
Mills Hill
5.51 km
Rochdale Rail Station
Rochdale
5.63 km
Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station
Castleton
5.81 km
Greenfield Rail Station
Greenfield
6.65 km
Smithy Bridge Rail Station
Smithy Bridge
6.83 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Beal Lane, Shaw
606.78 metres
Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Yates Street, Derker
2.57 km
Newhey (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Huddersfield Road, Newhey
3.13 km
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
Mumps, Oldham Mumps
3.40 km
Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
Spindles Town Square, Union Street, Oldham
3.75 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
25.90 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
26.15 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
26.26 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
26.28 km
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
43.76 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Bus Station
Oldham
3.55 km
Rochdale Interchange
Rochdale
6.24 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
426.92 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
3.37 km
Oldham - Bow Street
UNION Street (Bow Street - Union Street), Bow Street, Oldham
3.46 km
Mumps Railway Station
OLDHAM WAY (Victoria Street), Victoria Street, Oldham Mumps
3.48 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from OL2 8RX
(In Meters)
OL2 8SS 359.25
OL2 8SU 366.77
OL2 6PQ 463.97
OL2 8SZ 312.53
OL2 6PD 434.95
OL2 6PF 412.22
OL2 8SP 214.85
OL2 6PH 369.77
OL2 8SR 277.58
OL2 6WL 420.76

Frequently Asked Questions


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

The recent average sale price of a property in OL2 8RX 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 33 properties in OL2 8RX as per Royal mail database.

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

Shaw