OL8 2LR Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about OL8 2LR 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 2LR is a residential postcode in Oldham, Greater Manchester. OL8 2LR 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 2LR has 40 properties within its service area. OL8 2LR is located in Medlock Vale, Oldham region with center coordinates 53.52351400, -2.10314800.

The population of OL8 2LR postcode is 88, 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 2LR 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 OL8 2LR Postcode
#House No/Name,
OLDHAM , OL8 2LR

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.52351
Longitude -2.10315
Northing 402988
Easting 393259
Altitude 176 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD932029
Plus Code 9C5VGVFW+CP
Distance To Sea 29.92 mi

OL8 2LR postcode has center coordinates [53.52351,-2.10315]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 176 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD932029 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 2LR 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 39
Population 88
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
2116 / 29371
Census Output Area E00026964
Built Up Area Greater Manchester
Built Up SubDivision Oldham
Lower Layer Output Super Area Oldham 029C
Middle Layer Output Super Area Hathershaw

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 7.20% of the people in OL8 2LR 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 Medlock Vale
Parish Oldham, unparished area
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Oldham West and Royton
Region North West
ITL Level 2 Greater Manchester
ITL Level 3 Greater Manchester North East

Amenities Available In OL8 2LR


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Manchester
Average Income £29600

Railway Station

Station Ashton-Under-Lyne
Distance To Station 2.26 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Property Sales In OL8 2LR


Address Property Type Price Date
2 WOODPARK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL8 2LR Semi Detached (Freehold) £25,000
£32,000
£165,000
1998-03-26
1999-05-28
2023-07-31
8 WOODPARK CLOSE, OLDHAM, OL8 2LR Terraced (Freehold) £87,500
2019-06-25

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 2LR


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
The Green
HOUSE 118 (opp), Fir Tree Avenue, Hathershaw
138.25 metres
Wildbrook Crescent
HOUSE 129 (nr), Fir Tree Avenue, Hathershaw
163.51 metres
Housing Office
COMMUNITY CNTRE (o/s), Fir Tree Avenue, Hathershaw
223.44 metres
The Green
HOUSE 92 (nr), Keswick Avenue, Hathershaw
224.15 metres
Fir Tree Avenue
SURGERY (nr), Fircroft Road, Hathershaw
243.56 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station
Ashton-under-Lyne
3.63 km
Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station
Mossley
4.21 km
Moston Rail Station
Moston
4.50 km
Stalybridge Rail Station
Stalybridge
5.09 km
Guide Bridge Rail Station
Guide Bridge
5.48 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
Spindles Town Square, Union Street, Oldham
1.96 km
Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)
Oldham Sixth Form College, Union Street West, Oldham
2.02 km
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
Mumps, Oldham Mumps
2.10 km
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)
Richmond Academy, Middleton Road, Westwood
2.58 km
Freehold (Manchester Metrolink)
Freehold Community Academy, Off Block Lane, Chadderton
2.80 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
20.97 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
21.16 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
21.25 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
21.29 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Oldham Bus Station
Oldham
2.34 km
Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange
Ashton-under-Lyne
3.75 km
Stalybridge Bus Station
Stalybridge
5.27 km
Middleton Bus Station
Middleton
6.96 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Oldham - Clegg Street
ASHWORTH Street (Clegg Street - Ashworth Street), Clegg Street, Oldham
1.90 km
Oldham - Bridge Street
UNION Street (Bridge Street - Union Street), Bridge Street, Oldham
1.97 km
Oldham - Chaucer Street
UNION Street (Chaucer Street - Union Street), Chaucer Street, Oldham
1.97 km
Oldham - Union Street
BRIDGE Street (Union Street - Bridge Street), Union Street, Oldham
1.98 km
Oldham - Union Street
BRUNSWICK Street (Union Street - Brunswick Street), Union Street, Oldham
1.98 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from OL8 2LR
(In Meters)
OL8 2RD 542.45
OL8 2QD 410.62
OL8 2QB 424.12
OL8 2RB 528.93
OL8 2QJ 323.21
OL8 2QA 436.35
OL8 2PY 371.98
OL8 2QL 303.87
OL8 2SR 457.48
OL8 2QR 321.60

Frequently Asked Questions


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

The recent average sale price of a property in OL8 2LR 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 39 properties in OL8 2LR as per Royal mail database.

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

OLDHAM