OL6 8BU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (OL6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BU) 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 OL6.
- Postal Sector. In our case OL6 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
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 OL6 8BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ASHTON UNDER LYNE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL6 8BU postcode have the street address of Winchester Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL6 8BU postcode is home to a bustling 68 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL6 8BU is within the town of Ashton-under-Lyne.
The OL6 8BU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. There is an equal mix of bungalows and houses in OL6 8BU. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in OL6 8BU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL6 8BU
The telephone area code for OL6 8BU is 0161 Manchester.
Map Coordinates for OL6 8BU
| Latitude | 53.5108048461 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.07957833487 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL6 8BU Postcode?
Download Speeds For OL6 8BU
| Average Mbps | 46.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 46.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.260 |
OL6 8BU has an average download speed of 46.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,302 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
22% of postcodes (255,202) have slower broadband speeds.
78% of postcodes (928,137) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For OL6 8BU
| Average Mbps | 11.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
OL6 8BU has an average upload speed of 11.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,953 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
34% of postcodes (405,527) have slower upload speeds.
65% of postcodes (770,161) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of OL6 8BU Postcode
England Secondary Schools
St Damian's RC Science College
Address: St Damian's RC Science College, Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8BH
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01613305974
West Hill School
Address: West Hill School, Thompson Cross, Stamford Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 1LX
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01613382193
Great Academy Ashton
Address: Great Academy Ashton, Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8RF
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01612419555
England Primary Schools
St Christopher's RC Primary School
Address: St Christopher's RC Primary School, St Christopher's Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 9DP
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01613305880
Rosehill Methodist Community Primary School
Address: Rosehill Methodist Community Primary School, Rose Hill Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8YG
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
St Hugh's CofE Primary School
Address: St Hugh's CofE Primary School, Wildmoor Avenue, Holts, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5NZ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01617703171
Holden Clough Community Primary School
Address: Holden Clough Community Primary School, St. Albans Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8XN
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact:
Inspire Academy
Address: Inspire Academy, Mossley Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Tameside, OL6 9RU
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01613397822
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Address: Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne, Holden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 9JJ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01613309521
Alt Academy
Address: Alt Academy, Alt Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2EL
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01612600622
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School, Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8JS
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01613304049
St James CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Address: St James CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne, Romney Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 9HU
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact:
The Heys Primary School
Address: The Heys Primary School, Whiteacre Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 9NS
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01613301847
Oasis Academy Broadoak
Address: Oasis Academy Broadoak, Norman Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8QG
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01613303105
Broadoak Primary School
Address: Broadoak Primary School, Norman Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8QG
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact:
St Agnes CofE Primary School
Address: St Agnes CofE Primary School, Knolls Lane, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5RU
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01617705970
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Address: Roundthorn Primary Academy, Roundthorn Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5LN
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01617708600
Roundthorn Community Primary School
Address: Roundthorn Community Primary School, Roundthorn Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5LN
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Ashton Sixth Form College
Address: Ashton Sixth Form College, Darnton Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RL
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01613302330
Tameside College
Address: Tameside College, Beaufort Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6NX
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01619086600
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL6 8BU
TANHILL LANE (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: TANHILL LANE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 2QL
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT AND RAY
Address: TANHILL LANE, OLDHAM, OL8 2QL
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 94 HENRIETTA STREET, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 8NX
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
OLDHAM ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 194 OLDHAM ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL7 9AW
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
MOSSLEY DENTAL CARE
Address: 16 LANCASTER STREET, MOSSLEY, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL5 0PD
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
PENNY MEADOW DENTIST
Address: 53 PENNY MEADOW, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6HE
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL6 8BU
ADAMS PHARMACY
Address: 169 MOSSLEY ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6NE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01613 398889
BOOTS
Address: 173 MOSSLEY ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6NE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3301303
BOOTS
Address: 348 OLDHAM ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL7 9PS
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3301078
LOMAS PHARMACY
Address: 586 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HW
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 247738
IPHARMACY DIRECT
Address: 2 RAYNHAM STREET, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 9NU
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6373131
MCKEEVERS CHEMISTS
Address: 12 STAMFORD STREET, MOSSLEY, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL5 0HR
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01457 823254
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL6 8BU
VISIONCARE INCORPORATED
Address: 28-30 PENNY MEADOW, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6HG
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
ANDERTON AKBAR & PROCTER LTD
Address: 7 GEORGE STREET, MOSSLEY, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL5 0JF
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
JOHN BLEASE OPTICIANS
Address: 15 FLETCHER STREET, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6BY
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
SPEC-TACKLE (ASHTON UNDER LYNE)
Address: 28 MARKET HALL, BOW STREET, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6BZ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (ASHTON)
Address: 12 MERCIAN MALL, LADYSMITH CENTRE, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 7JH
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
MULDOON & TONGE
Address: 150 STAMFORD STREET CENTRAL, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 6AD
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL6 8BU
HILL TOP SURGERY
Address: FITTON HILL N C, FIRCROFT ROAD, FITTON HILL, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 2QD
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6222760
STAMFORD HOUSE
Address: 2 PRINCESS STREET, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 9QH
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3440803
STAMFORD HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 2 PRINCESS STREET, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 9QH
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
GORDON STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: GORDON STREET MED. CTR., 171 MOSSLEY ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6NE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3305104
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1 DUNKERLEY STREET, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL7 9EJ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3307087
PIKE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MARKET PLACE, MOSSLEY, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL5 0HE
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01457 832561
Motorway Junctions near OL6 8BU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OL6 8BU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL6 8BU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Angela Rayner |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the OL6 8BU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Tameside 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 Tameside District at the following link Tameside District.How much is the Council Tax?
Tameside 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 Tameside 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 OL6 8BU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Tameside council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library Contacts, Hours and ServicesPostcodes near the OL6 8BU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL6 8BU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Queens Road, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 8ER | 1.25 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to Asda |
| Iceland, Bow Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 6BU | 2.60 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Wellington Road, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7TE | 2.62 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Wellington Road, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7FN | 2.65 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to Aldi |
| Asda, Cavendish Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7PF | 3.04 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL6 8BU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 16, Piccadilly Station, Manchester, M1 2BN | 6.61 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to Unit 16, Piccadilly Station |
| 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, M2 3AN | 6.84 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 7.40 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 7.40 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to Birch Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Warrington Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7JG | 1.65 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to McDonald's, Warrington Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7JG |
| McDonald's, Fold Way, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL7 0PG | 2.01 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to McDonald's, Fold Way, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL7 0PG |
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 2.45 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 2.54 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 2.48 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 2.54 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Sisson Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0FF | 3.24 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to KFC Oldham - Sisson Street |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 4.04 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Clarendon Place, HYDE, SK14 2QZ | 4.10 miles | Directions from OL6 8BU to KFC Hyde - Clarendon Road |