The OL8 2 postcode sector is within the county of Greater Manchester.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL8 2 postcode sector is home to a bustling 12,561 residents!
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations. Letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the last two letters of a postcode. With 220 postcodes already in use, this leaves 180 units available.
The OL8 2 postal code covers the settlement of OLDHAM.
The OL8 2 Postcode shares a border with OL4 1 (OLDHAM), OL4 5 (OLDHAM, Lees, Grotton), OL8 1 (OLDHAM), OL6 8 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE), OL7 9 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE) and OL8 3 (OLDHAM).
The sector is within the post town of OLDHAM.
OL8 2 is a postcode sector within the OL8 postcode district which is within the OL Oldham postcode area.
The Royal Mail delivery office for the OL8 2 postal sector is the Oldham Delivery Office.
The area of the OL8 2 postcode sector is 1.25 square miles which is 3.24 square kilometres or 799.77 square acres.
Waterways within the OL8 2 postcode sector include the River Medlock.
Map of the OL8 2 Postcode Sector
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Official List of Streets
OLDHAM (141 Streets)
Unofficial Streets or Alternative Spellings
OLDHAM
ALTON STREET BARDSLEY VALE AVENUE BELLFIELD AVENUE BISMARCK STREET CLAREMONT STREET COAL PIT LANE DANISHER LANE DENBIGH STREET GLODWICK HARDY STREET HATHERSHAW LANE HAWTHORN CRESCENT HOLTS LANE KENYON AVENUE KNOTT LANES LANDSEER STREET MELDRUM STREET PALMER CLOSE PLYMOUTH STREET ROUNDTHORN ROAD THORNTON STREET WALTHAM STREET WOODSTOCK STREETWeather Forecast for OL8 2
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 47.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 46.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | N 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 51.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 53.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 57.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 74.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 21.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 7 mph |
Schools and Places of Education Within the OL8 2 Postcode Sector
Alt Academy
Academy sponsor led
Alt Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2EL
Head: Ms Katie Jordon
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2022-11-03 (539 days ago)
Website: Visit Alt Academy Website
Phone: 01612600622
Number of Pupils: 330
Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
Voluntary aided school
Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2SR
Head: Mrs Tracy Cavanagh
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2022-11-09 (533 days ago)
Website: Visit Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Website
Phone: 01616243035
Number of Pupils: 228
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Voluntary aided school
St Martin's Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2PY
Head: Mrs Helen Woodward
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Inspection: 2013-03-08 (4066 days ago)
Website: Visit St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Website
Phone: 01617706500
Number of Pupils: 243
House Prices in the OL8 2 Postcode Sector
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £188,075 | 6 | £166,150 | 9 | £160,764 | 17 | £184,359 | 11 |
| Semi-Detached | £96,481 | 29 | £95,616 | 34 | £96,078 | 46 | £99,051 | 40 |
| Terraced | £80,587 | 66 | £83,040 | 68 | £70,356 | 62 | £68,529 | 51 |
| Flats | £49,500 | 4 | £65,000 | 1 | £56,713 | 2 | £50,000 | 1 |
Important Postcodes OL8 2 in the Postcode Sector
OL8 2BE is the postcode for Alexandra Park Junior School, Brook Lane
OL8 2EL is the postcode for Alt Academy, Alt Lane, INFANT BLOCK, Alt Academy, Alt Lane, and JUNIOR BLOCK, Alt Academy, Alt Lane
OL8 2JG is the postcode for 43, Netherhey Street
OL8 2PN is the postcode for Medlock Valley Community School, Deanshut Road
OL8 2PZ is the postcode for New Bridge Learning Centre, St. Martins Road
OL8 2QA is the postcode for St. Martins C of E Primary School, St. Martins Road
OL8 2QD is the postcode for Oldham M B C, Fitton Hill Library Fitton Hill Neighbourhood Centre, Fircroft Road
OL8 2QE is the postcode for Fitton Hill CPD, Rosary Road
OL8 2SR is the postcode for MAIN SCHOOL, Holy Rosary RC Primary School, Fir Tree Avenue
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