OL2 6RZ 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 (6RZ) 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 RZ.
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 6RZ 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 6RZ postcode have the street address of Woodeaton Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL2 6RZ postcode is home to a bustling 26 residents!
It is situated within the post town of OLDHAM within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL2 6RZ is within the town of Royton.
The OL2 6RZ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL2 6RZ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in OL2 6RZ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL2 6RZ
The telephone area code for OL2 6RZ is 01706 Rochdale.
Map Coordinates for OL2 6RZ
| Latitude | 53.5672171876 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.10135162615 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for OL2 6RZ
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Weather Forecast for OL2 6RZ
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | 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 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°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 | 9.0°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 13.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 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 13.0°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 39.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°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) | 6.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL2 6RZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For OL2 6RZ
| Average Mbps | 87.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 72.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
OL2 6RZ has an average download speed of 87.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
645 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
59% of postcodes (703,909) have slower broadband speeds.
41% of postcodes (480,087) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For OL2 6RZ
| Average Mbps | 16.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
OL2 6RZ has an average upload speed of 16.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,294 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
77% of postcodes (911,038) have slower upload speeds.
22% of postcodes (264,309) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of OL2 6RZ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Willowpark Primary Academy
Address: Willowpark Primary Academy, Vulcan Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4LJ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01613595699
Stoneleigh Academy
Address: Stoneleigh Academy, Vulcan Street, Derker, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4LJ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
Buckstones Primary School
Address: Buckstones Primary School, Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8HN
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01617705850
Mayfield Primary School
Address: Mayfield Primary School, Mayfield Road, Derker, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4LG
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01616246425
East Crompton St George's CofE School
Address: East Crompton St George's CofE School, George Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8AX
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01706847502
Rushcroft Primary School
Address: Rushcroft Primary School, Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7YL
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01617708236
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
Address: East Crompton St James CofE Primary School, St James Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7TD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01706847360
Crompton Primary School
Address: Crompton Primary School, Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7HD
Distance: 0.66 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: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01706847218
Beal Vale Primary School
Address: Beal Vale Primary School, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
St Anne's RC Primary School
Address: St Anne's RC Primary School, Greenacres Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 1HP
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01617705401
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: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01617708309
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Address: Holy Cross Ceva Primary School, Ruth Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3EZ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01617707370
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Address: Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School, Blackshaw Lane, Heyside, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact:
Thorp Primary School
Address: Thorp Primary School, Westerdale Drive, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5TY
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact:
Royton Hall Primary School
Address: Royton Hall Primary School, High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6RW
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01617707640
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: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01616522558
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: St Paul's CofE Primary School, Hindle Drive, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5LU
Distance: 1.24 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: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01616249885
England Secondary Schools
The Blue Coat CofE School
Address: The Blue Coat CofE School, Egerton Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SQ
Distance: 1.48 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: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01706847451
Royton and Crompton School
Address: Royton and Crompton School, Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact:
The Oldham Academy North
Address: The Oldham Academy North, Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01616522428
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL2 6RZ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 HEYSIDE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6LS
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
56 MARKET STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 56 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 BEAL LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8PB
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTIST
Address: 118 ROCHDALE ROAD, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QF
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
RIPPONDEN ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 177 - 187 LITTLEMOOR LANE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 2SF
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL2 6RZ
WELL
Address: 4 HIGH SREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8RQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 842973
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, GREENFIELD LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8QP
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 883510
WOLSTENHOLME & MCDIARMID LTD
Address: 67 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NP
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 847108
BOOTS
Address: 8 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 847115
WELL
Address: 25 PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QN
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 201272
WELL
Address: 38-40 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 244104
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL2 6RZ
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SHAW)
Address: 63 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, OL2 8NP
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT GLASS OPTICIANS LTD - SHAW
Address: 36 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ROYTON)
Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ROYTON)
Address: 3 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
OLDHAM HUDDERSFIELD RD
Address: HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3LG
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
JOHN CLEGG OPTICIANS
Address: 79 YORKSHIRE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3ST
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL2 6RZ
OAK GABLES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 888222
VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 881028
ROYTON HEALTH AND WELL BEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH AND WELL BEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ROYTON HEALTH WELLBEING CENTRE, PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
THE ROYTON & CROMPTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: ROYTON HEALTH WELLBEING CENTRE, PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3624003
ROYTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHAPEL STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QL
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6526336
Transport Links near OL2 6RZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: OL2 6RZ
- Mills Hill (Manchester)
Mills Hill station, Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 2HJDistance: 3.85 milesDriving Time: 8.53 minutes - Rochdale
Rochdale station, Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DRDistance: 4.89 milesDriving Time: 10.53 minutes - Greenfield
Greenfield station, Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7JZDistance: 5.54 milesDriving Time: 11.16 minutes - Moston
Moston station, Hollinwood Avenue, Moston, Greater Manchester, M40 0JTDistance: 5.61 milesDriving Time: 10.95 minutes - Castleton (Manchester)
Castleton station, Railway Approach, Castleton, Lancashire, OL11 3EBDistance: 5.81 milesDriving Time: 10.15 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near OL2 6RZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OL2 6RZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL2 6RZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Debbie Abrahams |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the OL2 6RZ 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 6RZ 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 CouncilHouse Sales in OL2 6RZ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £318,000 | £315,000 | £316,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the OL2 6RZ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL2 6RZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Refuge Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8RH | 0.95 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to Aldi |
| Asda, Greenfield Lane, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8QP | 1.07 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to Asda |
| Iceland, Market Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8NR | 1.19 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to Iceland |
| Asda, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL4 2RB | 2.40 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to Asda |
| Asda, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 2.60 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL2 6RZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.35 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.35 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to Birch Service Area |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 7.12 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to Bridgehall Lane |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 8.04 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 1.55 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 1.62 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX |
| McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 1.82 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA |
| McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL | 3.24 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 1.51 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 1.62 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 1.82 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 3.50 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park |
| KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA | 4.40 miles | Directions from OL2 6RZ to KFC Manchester - Middleton |