OL8 2HQ Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about OL8 2HQ 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 2HQ is a residential postcode in Oldham, Greater Manchester. OL8 2HQ 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 2HQ has 26 properties within its service area. OL8 2HQ is located in Alexandra, Oldham region with center coordinates 53.52548500, -2.08913900.

The population of OL8 2HQ postcode is 53, 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 2HQ area have been sold 8 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For OL8 2HQ Postcode
#House No/Name,
OLDHAM , OL8 2HQ

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.52549
Longitude -2.08914
Northing 403206
Easting 394188
Altitude 171 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD941032
Plus Code 9C5VGWG6+58
Distance To Sea 30.48 mi

OL8 2HQ postcode has center coordinates [53.52549,-2.08914]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 171 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD941032 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 2HQ 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 23
Population 53
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
562 / 29371
Census Output Area E00027272
Built Up Area Greater Manchester
Built Up SubDivision Oldham
Lower Layer Output Super Area Oldham 026D
Middle Layer Output Super Area Alt

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 1.91% of the people in OL8 2HQ 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 2HQ


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Manchester
Average Income £32300

Railway Station

Station Mossley (Manchester)
Distance To Station 2.09 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Property Sales In OL8 2HQ


Address Property Type Price Date
2 GORSE AVENUE, OLDHAM, OL8 2HQ Terraced (Freehold) £25,000
2001-09-07
34 GORSE AVENUE, OLDHAM, OL8 2HQ Terraced (Freehold) £9,000
£40,000
£55,000
2002-02-18
2004-07-02
2014-01-10
14 GORSE AVENUE, OLDHAM, OL8 2HQ Terraced (Leasehold) £15,000
£48,000
£36,000
2004-11-02
2007-02-15
2011-08-18
41 GORSE AVENUE, OLDHAM, OL8 2HQ Terraced (Leasehold) £28,750
2007-07-28

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 2HQ


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Age Croft
AGE CROFT, Lawn Closes, Alt
136.47 metres
Cherry Avenue
CHERRY AVENUE, Age Croft, Alt
171.72 metres
Thorn Road
THORN Road (W-bound), Cherry Avenue, Alt
270.62 metres
Thorn Road
CLOVER CRESC (N-bound), Thorn Road, Alt
282.55 metres
Thorn Road
Thorn Road (S-bound), Thorn Road, Alt
299.00 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station
Mossley
3.38 km
Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station
Ashton-under-Lyne
3.82 km
Stalybridge Rail Station
Stalybridge
4.88 km
Greenfield Rail Station
Greenfield
5.21 km
Moston Rail Station
Moston
5.43 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
Mumps, Oldham Mumps
2.11 km
Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
Spindles Town Square, Union Street, Oldham
2.25 km
Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)
Oldham Sixth Form College, Union Street West, Oldham
2.44 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
Off Yates Street, Derker
2.83 km
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)
Richmond Academy, Middleton Road, Westwood
3.07 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
21.69 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
21.86 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
21.93 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
21.98 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Bus Station
Oldham
2.65 km
Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange
Ashton-under-Lyne
3.97 km
Stalybridge Bus Station
Stalybridge
5.02 km
Middleton Bus Station
Middleton
7.75 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Mumps Railway Station
OLDHAM WAY (Victoria Street), Victoria Street, Oldham Mumps
1.98 km
Oldham - Bridge Street
UNION Street (Bridge Street - Union Street), Bridge Street, Oldham
2.10 km
Oldham - Union Street
BRIDGE Street (Union Street - Bridge Street), Union Street, Oldham
2.11 km
Oldham - Bow Street
UNION Street (Bow Street - Union Street), Bow Street, Oldham
2.13 km
Oldham - Regent Street
MUMPS (Regent Street - Mumps), Regent Street, Oldham Mumps
2.14 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from OL8 2HQ
(In Meters)
OL8 2HE 334.01
OL8 2HF 325.98
OL8 2HD 333.35
OL8 2HJ 216.17
OL8 2HL 215.36
OL8 2HH 72.56
OL8 2EX 283.13
OL8 2HB 198.12
OL8 2HG 124.02
OL8 2EY 311.27

Frequently Asked Questions


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

The recent average sale price of a property in OL8 2HQ 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 23 properties in OL8 2HQ as per Royal mail database.

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

OLDHAM