OL12 8EG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (OL12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8EG) 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 OL12.
- Postal Sector. In our case OL13 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EG.
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 OL12 8EG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ROCHDALE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL12 8EG postcode have the street address of Market Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL12 8EG postcode is home to a bustling 24 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ROCHDALE within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL12 8EG is within the town of Whitworth.
The OL12 8EG postcode area is composed of 90.91% residential properties, 9.09% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL12 8EG are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced, detached and enclosed end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in OL12 8EG are owned by the occupiers with the rest being newly built and awaiting an owner.
None Domestic Buildings in OL12 8EG fall under these categories: Food And Drink.
Food And Drink include 255A, Market Street.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 90.91% |
| Commercial | 9.09% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for OL12 8EG
| Latitude | 53.679075985 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.16546180037 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for OL12 8EG
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Weather Forecast for OL12 8EG
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 79.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 85.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 82.00% | S 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 51.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 79.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 83.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 83.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 76.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 52.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | N 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 4 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 39.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL12 8EG Postcode?
Download Speeds For OL12 8EG
| Average Mbps | 72.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 158.590 |
OL12 8EG has an average download speed of 72.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
827 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
50% of postcodes (593,447) have slower broadband speeds.
50% of postcodes (590,367) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For OL12 8EG
| Average Mbps | 15.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 29.970 |
OL12 8EG has an average upload speed of 15.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,663 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
73% of postcodes (869,906) have slower upload speeds.
26% of postcodes (304,072) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of OL12 8EG Postcode
England Primary Schools
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
Address: Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth, Lime Grove, Off John Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8DB
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01706853545
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, Hallfold, Hall Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8TL
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01706344631
St John with St Michael Church of England Primary School, Shawforth
Address: St John with St Michael Church of England Primary School, Shawforth, Moss Side Street, Shawforth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8EP
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact:
Britannia Community Primary School
Address: Britannia Community Primary School, Rochdale Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9TS
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01706874447
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School
Address: Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School, Lane End Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9RR
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01706877900
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL12 8EG
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 311-315 MARKET STREET, WHITWORTH, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 8PW
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
BACUP PRIMARY HEALTH TRUST
Address: IRWELL MEDICAL CENTRE, IRWELL MILL, ROCHDALE ROAD, BACUP, LANCASHIRE, OL13 9NR
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
DENTISTRY@442 LTD
Address: 442 BIRCH ROAD, WARDLE, ROCHDALE, OL12 9LH
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.DENTISTRY442.CO.UK
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 384-386 NEWCHURCH ROAD, BACUP, LANCASHIRE, OL13 0LD
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
BUCKLEY HALL (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: BUCKLEY HALL, BUCKLEY FARM LANE, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 9DP
Distance: 3.25 miles
Contact: :
FEATHERSTALL ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 115 FEATHERSTALL ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, LANCASHIRE, OL15 8JZ
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL12 8EG
NUTTALL AJ LTD
Address: 603 MARKET STREET, WHITWORTH, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 8QS
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 853284
BACUP PHARMACY
Address: BACUP HEALTH CENTRE, IRWELL MILL, ROCHDALE ROAD, BACUP, OL13 9NR
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 876201
BOOTS
Address: 15 ST. JAMES SQUARE, BACUP, LANCASHIRE, OL13 9NH
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 873542
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 278 NEWCHURCH ROAD, STACKSTEADS, BACUP, LANCASHIRE, OL13 0UJ
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 873155
HEALEY PHARMACY
Address: 462 WHITWORTH ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL12 0SN
Distance: 3.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 342050
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 11 STEVENSON SQUARE, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 9SA
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 353366
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL12 8EG
CROWTHER-OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 33-35 MARKET STREET, BACUP, OL13 0AJ
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLE FACTORY SHOP (ROSSENDALE)
Address: UNIT A1, TOLL BAR BUSINESS PARK, NEWCHURCH ROAD, BACUP, LANCASHIRE, OL13 0NA
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
S W ALLEN OPTICAL LTD
Address: 19 WATER STREET, TODMORDEN, LANCASHIRE, OL14 5AB
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
COMPLETE COMMUNITY CARE (NORTH WEST) LTD
Address: 89 PARK ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 9BP
Distance: 3.71 miles
Contact: :
HOOSON AND STUTTARD OPTICIANS
Address: 46 VICTORIA STREET, LITTLEBOROUGH, LANCASHIRE, OL15 9DB
Distance: 3.74 miles
Contact: :
EYE CARE OPTICAL
Address: 149 YORKSHIRE STREET, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 0DR
Distance: 4.03 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL12 8EG
WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: MARKET STREET, WHITWORTH, ROCHDALE, OL12 8QS
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 852238
IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: IRWELL MEDICAL CENTRE, IRWELL MILL, ROCHDALE ROAD, BACUP, LANCASHIRE, OL13 9NR
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 253422
HEALEY SURGERY
Address: WHITWORTH ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 0SN
Distance: 3.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 868468
7 DAY ACCESS LITTLEBOROUGH HUB
Address: LITTLEBOROUGH HC, FEATHERSTALL ROAD, ROCHDALE, LITTLEBOROUGH, LANCASHIRE, OL15 8HF
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7638292
LITTLEBOROUGH HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: FEATHERSTALL ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 8HF
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: :
LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE
Address: LITTLEBOROUGH HEALTH CENTRE, FEATHERSTALL ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, LANCASHIRE, OL15 8HF
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 393000
Transport Links near OL12 8EG
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: OL12 8EG
- Rochdale
Rochdale station, Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DRDistance: 5.66 milesDriving Time: 12.30 minutes - Smithy Bridge
Smithy Bridge station, Smithy Bridge, Smithy Bridge, Greater Manchester, OL15 0DZDistance: 7.13 milesDriving Time: 15.05 minutes - Littleborough
Littleborough station, Station Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 8ARDistance: 7.85 milesDriving Time: 16.70 minutes - Todmorden
Todmorden station, Rise Lane, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7AADistance: 7.94 milesDriving Time: 14.40 minutes - Walsden
Walsden station, Rochdale Road, Walsden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7STDistance: 8.09 milesDriving Time: 14.71 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near OL12 8EG
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OL12 8EG
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL12 8EG Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Rossendale and Darwen Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Jake Berry |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the OL12 8EG Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Rossendale District Council and the County Council is Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Rossendale District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Rossendale District at the following link Rossendale District.How much is the Council Tax?
Rossendale 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 Rossendale 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 OL12 8EG Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Lancashire County 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 - Lancashire County CouncilHouse Sales in OL12 8EG
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £84,950 | £75,500 | £80,225 | 2 |
| 2021 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £107,500 | £107,500 | £107,500 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the OL12 8EG Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL12 8EG Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Henrietta Street, BACUP, OL13 0AR | 3.27 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to Morrisons |
| Morrisons, Rochdale Road, TODMORDEN, OL14 6LG | 5.48 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Burnley Road, TODMORDEN, OL14 7BS | 6.06 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to Aldi |
| Iceland, Haynes Street, ROCHDALE, OL12 0UW | 6.36 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to Iceland |
| Aldi, Entwisle Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 2HZ | 6.82 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL12 8EG Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 7.35 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to Bridgehall Lane |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 7.79 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 2EG | 8.01 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to Manchester Road |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 8.11 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to Birch Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 4.65 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF |
| McDonald's, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, ROCHDALE, OL11 1RY | 5.29 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to McDonald's, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, ROCHDALE, OL11 1RY |
| McDonald's, Haslingden Road, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6QX | 5.38 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to McDonald's, Haslingden Road, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6QX |
| McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB | 7.56 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to McDonald's, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, ACCRINGTON, BB5 2SB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 4.65 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park |
| KFC, Moorgate Retail Park, BURY, BL9 7AQ | 7.62 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to KFC Bury - Moorgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Park 66, BURY, BL9 8RZ | 8.39 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to KFC Bury - Pilsworth Road |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 8.43 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Colne Road, BURNLEY, BB10 1DY | 9.03 miles | Directions from OL12 8EG to KFC Burnley - Colne Road |