OL8 2EL Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about OL8 2EL 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

OL8 2EL is a residential postcode in Oldham, Greater Manchester. OL8 2EL 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, OL8 2EL has 27 properties within its service area. OL8 2EL is located in Alexandra, Oldham region with center coordinates 53.52762000, -2.08223500.

The population of OL8 2EL postcode is 65, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to OL postcode Area, OL8 District, and OL8 2 postcode Sector.

Properties in OL8 2EL area have been sold 12 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For OL8 2EL Postcode
#House No/Name,
Alt Lane , OLDHAM , OL8 2EL

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.52762
Longitude -2.08223
Northing 403443
Easting 394646
Altitude 171 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD946034
Plus Code 9C5VGWH9+24
Distance To Sea 30.80 mi

OL8 2EL postcode has center coordinates [53.52762,-2.08223]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 171 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD946034 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 OL8 2EL 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 26
Population 65
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
2984 / 29371
Census Output Area E00027262
Built Up Area Greater Manchester
Built Up SubDivision Oldham
Lower Layer Output Super Area Oldham 026A
Middle Layer Output Super Area Alt

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 10.16% of the people in OL8 2EL is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area OL
Postcode District OL8
Postcode Sector OL8 2

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Greater Manchester
District Oldham
Ward Alexandra
Parish Oldham, unparished area
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 OL8 2EL


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Manchester
Average Income £32300

Railway Station

Station Mossley (Manchester)
Distance To Station 1.89 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Schools Nearby

School Name Postcode
Alt Academy OL8 2EL

Property Sales In OL8 2EL


Address Property Type Price Date
28 ALT LANE, OLDHAM, OL8 2EL Terraced (Freehold) £21,000
1996-02-02
16 ALT LANE, OLDHAM, OL8 2EL Detached (Leasehold) £52,000
£52,000
2001-04-06
2001-04-06
14 ALT LANE, OLDHAM, OL8 2EL Detached (Leasehold) £47,000
2002-06-14
12 ALT LANE, OLDHAM, OL8 2EL Semi Detached (Leasehold) £56,500
2002-09-27
15 ALT LANE, OLDHAM, OL8 2EL Semi Detached (Freehold) £65,000
£84,500
2004-04-20
2013-03-25
20 ALT LANE, OLDHAM, OL8 2EL Terraced (Freehold) £63,000
£88,000
2004-08-31
2013-05-10
19 ALT LANE, OLDHAM, OL8 2EL Semi Detached (Freehold) £80,000
£85,000
2007-12-21
2019-04-12
1 ALT LANE, OLDHAM, OL8 2EL Terraced (Freehold) £75,000
2016-02-05

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 OL8 2EL


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Abbeyhills Road
HOUSE 10 (nr), Alt Lane, Pitses
18.03 metres
Abbeyhills Road
O/S HOUSE 13 (adj), Alt Lane, Pitses
27.20 metres
Holts Lane
Abbeyhills Road, Pitses
88.73 metres
Clover Crescent
Clover Crescent, Clover Crescent, Alt
148.66 metres
Roundthorn Road
COMMUNITY Centre (opp), Abbeyhills Road, Pitses
150.81 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station
Mossley
3.06 km
Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station
Ashton-under-Lyne
4.12 km
Greenfield Rail Station
Greenfield
4.70 km
Stalybridge Rail Station
Stalybridge
4.96 km
Moston Rail Station
Moston
5.90 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
Mumps, Oldham Mumps
2.16 km
Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
Spindles Town Square, Union Street, Oldham
2.43 km
Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)
Oldham Sixth Form College, Union Street West, Oldham
2.69 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Yates Street, Derker
2.78 km
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)
Richmond Academy, Middleton Road, Westwood
3.32 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
22.15 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
22.31 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
22.39 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
22.43 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Bus Station
Oldham
2.83 km
Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange
Ashton-under-Lyne
4.29 km
Stalybridge Bus Station
Stalybridge
5.08 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Mumps Railway Station
OLDHAM WAY (Victoria Street), Victoria Street, Oldham Mumps
2.02 km
Oldham - Regent Street
MUMPS (Regent Street - Mumps), Regent Street, Oldham Mumps
2.19 km
Oldham - Bow Street
UNION Street (Bow Street - Union Street), Bow Street, Oldham
2.21 km
Oldham - Bridge Street
UNION Street (Bridge Street - Union Street), Bridge Street, Oldham
2.22 km
Oldham - Union Street
BRIDGE Street (Union Street - Bridge Street), Union Street, Oldham
2.23 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from OL8 2EL
(In Meters)
OL8 2HD 386.08
OL8 2HJ 417.61
OL8 2HL 416.05
OL8 2EX 330.95
OL8 2EW 250.65
OL8 2HB 356.56
OL8 2HG 410.70
OL8 2EY 267.93
OL8 2EN 198.91
OL8 2HR 425.96

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in OL8 2EL 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 OL8 2EL just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in OL8 2EL 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 Oldham, Greater Manchester. View the map section for more details.

There are 26 properties in OL8 2EL as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach OL8 2EL follow this link.

Alt Lane