OL2 6HQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (OL2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6HQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case OL which means Oldham.
- Postal District. In our case OL2.
- Postal Sector. In our case OL1 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HQ.
The regional mail center for the post area OL is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the OL2 6HQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL2 6HQ postcode have the street address of Higginshaw Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL2 6HQ postcode is home to a bustling 28 residents!
It is situated within the post town of OLDHAM within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL2 6HQ is within the town of Royton.
The OL2 6HQ postcode area is composed of 90.48% residential properties, 9.52% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL2 6HQ are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in OL2 6HQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in OL2 6HQ fall under these categories: Food And Drink.
Food And Drink include Hare Hounds 420, Higginshaw Lane.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 90.48% |
| Commercial | 9.52% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL2 6HQ
The telephone area code for OL2 6HQ is 0161 Manchester.
Map Coordinates for OL2 6HQ
| Latitude | 53.5580373231 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.10459031021 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL2 6HQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For OL2 6HQ
| Average Mbps | 71.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 107.000 |
OL2 6HQ has an average download speed of 71.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
820 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
50% of postcodes (589,443) have slower broadband speeds.
50% of postcodes (594,378) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For OL2 6HQ
| Average Mbps | 14.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 14.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
OL2 6HQ has an average upload speed of 14.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,677 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
60% of postcodes (711,210) have slower upload speeds.
39% of postcodes (461,754) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of OL2 6HQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
St. Theresa's RC Primary School
Address: St. Theresa's RC Primary School, Whetstone Hill Road, Derker, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4NA
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01617703173
Willowpark Primary Academy
Address: Willowpark Primary Academy, Vulcan Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4LJ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01613595699
Stoneleigh Academy
Address: Stoneleigh Academy, Vulcan Street, Derker, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4LJ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact:
Mayfield Primary School
Address: Mayfield Primary School, Mayfield Road, Derker, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4LG
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01616246425
Woodlands Primary Academy
Address: Woodlands Primary Academy, Woodlands Primary Academy, Broadbent Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4HU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01613595698
Watersheddings Primary School
Address: Watersheddings Primary School, Broadbent Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4HU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
Littlemoor Primary School
Address: Littlemoor Primary School, Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2RR
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Clarksfield Primary School
Address: Clarksfield Primary School, Grasmere Road, Clarksfield, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1NG
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact:
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Address: Glodwick Infant and Nursery School, Glodwick Road, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, OL4 1AJ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01618238610
Greenacres Primary School
Address: Greenacres Primary School, Dunkerley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2AX
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact:
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
Address: East Crompton St James CofE Primary School, St James Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7TD
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01706847360
Alexandra Park Junior School
Address: Alexandra Park Junior School, Brook Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2BE
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01617708321
Crompton Primary School
Address: Crompton Primary School, Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7HD
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01617706741
St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School, Oldham Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 8SZ
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01706847218
Beal Vale Primary School
Address: Beal Vale Primary School, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact:
St Anne's RC Primary School
Address: St Anne's RC Primary School, Greenacres Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 1HP
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01617705401
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Address: Horton Mill Community Primary School, Southlink, Glodwick, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1GL
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01617707200
Beever Primary School
Address: Beever Primary School, Moorby Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3QU
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01617707500
Greenhill Academy
Address: Greenhill Academy, Harmony Street, Glodwick, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1RR
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01612600621
Greenhill Primary School
Address: Greenhill Primary School, Harmony Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1RR
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact:
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Address: Holy Cross Ceva Primary School, Ruth Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3EZ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01617707370
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Address: Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School, Blackshaw Lane, Heyside, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact:
Thorp Primary School
Address: Thorp Primary School, Westerdale Drive, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5TY
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact:
Royton Hall Primary School
Address: Royton Hall Primary School, High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6RW
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01617707640
Northmoor Academy
Address: Northmoor Academy, Alderson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6AQ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01612600482
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Roman Road, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5PQ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01616522558
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Address: St Hilda's CofE Primary School, Tilbury Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 2HJ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01616243592
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
Address: St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School, Lee Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1EF
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01616330527
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: St Paul's CofE Primary School, Hindle Drive, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5LU
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01616249019
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Address: St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Ormerod Avenue, Royton, St Anne's Primary School, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5DH
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01616249885
Richmond Academy
Address: Richmond Academy, Winterbottom Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6HY
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01612600610
England Secondary Schools
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Address: Oasis Academy Leesbrook, Roxbury Avenue, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5JE
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01612904000
The Blue Coat CofE School
Address: The Blue Coat CofE School, Egerton Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SQ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01616241484
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Address: The Crompton House Church of England Academy, Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7HS
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01706847451
Royton and Crompton School
Address: Royton and Crompton School, Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact:
The Oldham Academy North
Address: The Oldham Academy North, Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01616522428
England Higher Schools
Oldham Sixth Form College
Address: Oldham Sixth Form College, Union Street West, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1XU
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01612878000
The Oldham College
Address: The Oldham College, Rochdale Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 6AA
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01617854000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL2 6HQ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 HEYSIDE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6LS
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
RIPPONDEN ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 177 - 187 LITTLEMOOR LANE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 2SF
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTIST
Address: 118 ROCHDALE ROAD, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QF
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
GREATER MANCHESTER ORAL SURGERY AND RESTORATIVE GROUP LTD
Address: 11 RHODES STREET, OLDHAM, OL1 3TG
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
JACKSON'S DENTAL CARE
Address: 244 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 2RB
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL2 6HQ
GARDENERS CHEMIST
Address: 285 ROCHDALE ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 2HG
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6331950
WELL
Address: 38-40 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 244104
MARKET SQUARE PHARMACY
Address: 28 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6334223
WELL
Address: 25 PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QN
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 201272
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, OL1 3LG
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 028961
WELL
Address: 44 HORSEDGE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3SH
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 245147
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL2 6HQ
SPECSAVERS (ROYTON)
Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ROYTON)
Address: 3 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
OLDHAM HUDDERSFIELD RD
Address: HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3LG
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
JOHN CLEGG OPTICIANS
Address: 79 YORKSHIRE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3ST
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
RAYNER OPTICIANS (OLDHAM)
Address: 6 HENSHAW STREET, OLDHAM, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3AA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (OLDHAM)
Address: 9 CURZON STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3AE
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL2 6HQ
ROYTON HEALTH AND WELL BEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH AND WELL BEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ROYTON HEALTH WELLBEING CENTRE, PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
THE ROYTON & CROMPTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: ROYTON HEALTH WELLBEING CENTRE, PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3624003
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ROCK STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3UL
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01613 572260
ROYTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHAPEL STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QL
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6526336
SPRINGFIELD HOUSE
Address: 275 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 2RJ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6672480
Motorway Junctions near OL2 6HQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OL2 6HQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL2 6HQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Oldham West and Royton Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Jim McMahon |
| Political Party | Labour (Co-op) |
What Council is the OL2 6HQ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Oldham District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Oldham District at the following link Oldham District.How much is the Council Tax?
Oldham District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Oldham District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the OL2 6HQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Oldham council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | Oldham CouncilPostcodes near the OL2 6HQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL2 6HQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL4 2RB | 1.75 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to Asda |
| Iceland, Albion Street, OLDHAM, OL1 3BB | 1.82 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Ellen Street, OLDHAM, OL9 6QR | 1.93 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to Aldi |
| Aldi, Refuge Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8RH | 1.96 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to Aldi |
| Tesco, Featherstall Road North, OLDHAM, OL9 6BW | 1.98 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL2 6HQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.26 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.26 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to Birch Service Area |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 7.18 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to Bridgehall Lane |
| Unit 16, Piccadilly Station, Manchester, M1 2BN | 7.58 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to Unit 16, Piccadilly Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 1.00 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 1.17 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA |
| McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 1.36 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX |
| McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL | 2.70 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 0.96 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 1.17 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 1.36 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Sisson Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0FF | 4.02 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to KFC Oldham - Sisson Street |
| KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 4.07 miles | Directions from OL2 6HQ to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park |