OL2 6DX 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 (6DX) 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 OL2 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DX.
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 6DX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is OLDHAM DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL2 6DX postcode have the street address of Edge Lane Street
It is situated within the post town of OLDHAM within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL2 6DX is within the town of Royton.
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OL2 6DX: Points of Interest
Butties
Butties is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at Edge Lane Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6DX.
Telephone Area Code for OL2 6DX
The telephone area code for OL2 6DX is 0161 Manchester.
Map Coordinates for OL2 6DX
| Latitude | 53.5657469679 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.11679386164 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for OL2 6DX
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Weather Forecast for OL2 6DX
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 56.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 83.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 55.00% | S 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 56.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 53.00% | S 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 45.00% | S 16 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 45.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st 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% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 39.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of OL2 6DX Postcode
England Primary Schools
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
Address: East Crompton St James CofE Primary School, St James Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7TD
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01706847360
Crompton Primary School
Address: Crompton Primary School, Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7HD
Distance: 0.94 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: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01706847218
Beal Vale Primary School
Address: Beal Vale Primary School, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact:
Beever Primary School
Address: Beever Primary School, Moorby Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3QU
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01617707500
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
Address: St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton, Rushcroft Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7PP
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01617708309
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Address: Holy Cross Ceva Primary School, Ruth Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3EZ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01617707370
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Address: Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School, Blackshaw Lane, Heyside, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
Thorp Primary School
Address: Thorp Primary School, Westerdale Drive, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5TY
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact:
Fir Bank Primary School
Address: Fir Bank Primary School, Grasmere Road, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6SJ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact:
Royton Hall Primary School
Address: Royton Hall Primary School, High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6RW
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01617707640
Northmoor Academy
Address: Northmoor Academy, Alderson Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6AQ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01612600482
Thornham St James CofE Primary School
Address: Thornham St James CofE Primary School, Castleton Road, Thornham, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6XT
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01616331578
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: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01616522558
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Address: St Hilda's CofE Primary School, Tilbury Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 2HJ
Distance: 1.21 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: 1.95 miles
Contact: 01616330527
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: St Paul's CofE Primary School, Hindle Drive, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5LU
Distance: 0.60 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: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01616249885
Richmond Academy
Address: Richmond Academy, Winterbottom Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6HY
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01612600610
Burnley Brow Community School
Address: Burnley Brow Community School, Victoria Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 0BY
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01617703137
St Herbert's RC School
Address: St Herbert's RC School, Edward Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 9SN
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: 01616331318
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Address: St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Chadderton Hall Road, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 0BN
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01616249829
England Secondary Schools
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Address: The Crompton House Church of England Academy, Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7HS
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01706847451
Royton and Crompton School
Address: Royton and Crompton School, Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
The Oldham Academy North
Address: The Oldham Academy North, Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01616522428
North Chadderton School
Address: North Chadderton School, Chadderton Hall Road, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 0BN
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01616249939
England Higher Schools
The Oldham College
Address: The Oldham College, Rochdale Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 6AA
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01617854000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL2 6DX
ROYTON HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTIST
Address: 118 ROCHDALE ROAD, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QF
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 HEYSIDE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6LS
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
56 MARKET STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 56 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 BEAL LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8PB
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
INTEGRATED CARE CENTRE
Address: NEW RADCLIFFE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1NL
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL2 6DX
WELL
Address: 25 PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QN
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 201272
WELL
Address: 38-40 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 244104
MARKET SQUARE PHARMACY
Address: 28 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6334223
BOOTS
Address: 6 ELK MILL CENTRE RETAIL PARK, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5HX
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6521620
WELL
Address: 4 HIGH SREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8RQ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 842973
GARDENERS CHEMIST
Address: 285 ROCHDALE ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 2HG
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6331950
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL2 6DX
SPECSAVERS (ROYTON)
Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ROYTON)
Address: 3 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SHAW)
Address: 63 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, OL2 8NP
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT GLASS OPTICIANS LTD - SHAW
Address: 36 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
WESTWOOD OPTICIANS
Address: 55 FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH, OLDHAM, OL9 6QB
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
RAYNER OPTICIANS (OLDHAM)
Address: 6 HENSHAW STREET, OLDHAM, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3AA
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL2 6DX
ROYTON HEALTH AND WELL BEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH AND WELL BEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ROYTON HEALTH WELLBEING CENTRE, PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
THE ROYTON & CROMPTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: ROYTON HEALTH WELLBEING CENTRE, PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3624003
ROYTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHAPEL STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QL
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6526336
OAK GABLES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 888222
VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 881028
Transport Links near OL2 6DX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: OL2 6DX
- Mills Hill (Manchester)
Mills Hill station, Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 2HJDistance: 3.02 milesDriving Time: 6.24 minutes - Rochdale
Rochdale station, Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DRDistance: 4.08 milesDriving Time: 9.27 minutes - Moston
Moston station, Hollinwood Avenue, Moston, Greater Manchester, M40 0JTDistance: 4.77 milesDriving Time: 8.66 minutes - Castleton (Manchester)
Castleton station, Railway Approach, Castleton, Lancashire, OL11 3EBDistance: 4.97 milesDriving Time: 7.86 minutes - Greenfield
Greenfield station, Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7JZDistance: 5.65 milesDriving Time: 11.85 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near OL2 6DX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OL2 6DX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL2 6DX 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 6DX 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 6DX 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 6DX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL2 6DX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 1.62 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to Asda |
| Aldi, Refuge Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8RH | 1.79 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to Aldi |
| Asda, Greenfield Lane, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8QP | 1.91 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to Asda |
| Iceland, Market Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8NR | 1.97 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to Iceland |
| Aldi, Ellen Street, OLDHAM, OL9 6QR | 2.14 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL2 6DX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 4.72 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 4.72 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to Birch Service Area |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 6.54 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to Bridgehall Lane |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 7.45 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 1.01 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX |
| McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 1.66 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA |
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 1.72 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL | 2.78 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 1.01 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 1.66 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 1.67 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 3.45 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park |
| KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA | 3.76 miles | Directions from OL2 6DX to KFC Manchester - Middleton |