OL8 2PJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (OL8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2PJ) 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 OL8.
- Postal Sector. In our case OL8 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PJ.
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 OL8 2PJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is OLDHAM DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL8 2PJ postcode have the street address of Fir Tree Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL8 2PJ postcode is home to a bustling 71 residents!
It is situated within the post town of OLDHAM within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL8 2PJ is within the town of Oldham.
The OL8 2PJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL8 2PJ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in OL8 2PJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL8 2PJ
The telephone area code for OL8 2PJ is 0161 Manchester.
Map Coordinates for OL8 2PJ
| Latitude | 53.523237029 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.10159326523 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for OL8 2PJ
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Weather Forecast for OL8 2PJ
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) | 15.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 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 | | Partly cloudy (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 12.0°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 13.0°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 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 | 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 8.0°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) | 6.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL8 2PJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For OL8 2PJ
| Average Mbps | 108.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 66.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
OL8 2PJ has an average download speed of 108.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
712 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
73% of postcodes (861,065) have slower broadband speeds.
27% of postcodes (322,864) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For OL8 2PJ
| Average Mbps | 16.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
OL8 2PJ has an average upload speed of 16.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
76% of postcodes (901,096) have slower upload speeds.
23% of postcodes (273,603) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of OL8 2PJ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Medlock Valley Community School
Address: Medlock Valley Community School, Deanshut Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2PN
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact:
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School, St Martin's Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2PY
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01617706500
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
Address: Canon Burrows CofE Primary School, Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9ND
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01613304755
Waterloo Primary School
Address: Waterloo Primary School, Worthington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9NA
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01613301280
Waterloo Primary School
Address: Waterloo Primary School, Worthington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9NA
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact:
Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School, Fir Tree Avenue, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2SR
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01616243035
Broadfield Primary School
Address: Broadfield Primary School, Goddard Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1LH
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Address: Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School, Heron Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JD
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01617707260
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Address: Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School, Heron Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JD
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact:
Limehurst Community Primary School
Address: Limehurst Community Primary School, White Bank Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3JQ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01617707220
Holy Family RC Primary School
Address: Holy Family RC Primary School, Lime Green Road, Limehurst Village, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3NG
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact:
Oasis Academy Limeside
Address: Oasis Academy Limeside, Third Avenue, Limeside, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3SB
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01616887535
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Address: Glodwick Infant and Nursery School, Glodwick Road, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, OL4 1AJ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01618238610
Alexandra Park Junior School
Address: Alexandra Park Junior School, Brook Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2BE
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01617708321
Greenhill Academy
Address: Greenhill Academy, Harmony Street, Glodwick, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1RR
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01612600621
Greenhill Primary School
Address: Greenhill Primary School, Harmony Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1RR
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact:
Coppice Primary Academy
Address: Coppice Primary Academy, Burlington Avenue, Coppice, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1AP
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01617703543
Werneth Primary School
Address: Werneth Primary School, Coppice Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4BL
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01617705333
England Secondary Schools
The Hathershaw College
Address: The Hathershaw College, Bellfield Avenue, Hathershaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3EP
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01617708555
Oasis Academy Oldham
Address: Oasis Academy Oldham, Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JZ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01616249630
England Higher Schools
Oldham Sixth Form College
Address: Oldham Sixth Form College, Union Street West, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1XU
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01612878000
The Oldham College
Address: The Oldham College, Rochdale Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 6AA
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01617854000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL8 2PJ
TANHILL LANE (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: TANHILL LANE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 2QL
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT AND RAY
Address: TANHILL LANE, OLDHAM, OL8 2QL
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
MARJORY LEES DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 283 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 1NN
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 234 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 1QN
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
ABBEY HILLS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 12 ABBEY HILLS ROAD, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 2BS
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
221 HOLLINS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 221 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3AA
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL8 2PJ
LOMAS PHARMACY
Address: 586 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HW
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 247738
ASHTON ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 366 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HF
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 243085
WELL
Address: 388-390 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HF
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 651011
CHEMIST CORNER INTERNET PHARMACY
Address: 3 BROOK LANE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 2BD
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6275555
SUBURB PHARMACY
Address: 390 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3BE
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6651017
SEEMED PHARMACY
Address: 165 WATERLOO STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1EN
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6207100
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL8 2PJ
HATHERSHAW OPTICIANS (OLDHAM)
Address: 250 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 1QN
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
EYE CARE OPTICIAL
Address: 152 LEES ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1PA
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
JOHN CLEGG OPTICIANS
Address: 79 YORKSHIRE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3ST
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (OLDHAM)
Address: 1 TOWN SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1XD
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (OLDHAM)
Address: UNIT 6 LOWER MALL, SPINDLES SHOPPING CENTRE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1HE
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (OLDHAM)
Address: 9 CURZON STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3AE
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL8 2PJ
HILL TOP SURGERY
Address: FITTON HILL N C, FIRCROFT ROAD, FITTON HILL, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 2QD
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6222760
OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES
Address: LANGHAM HOUSE, 368 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HF
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6244716
BARLEY CLOUGH MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: BARLEY CLOUGH MEDICAL CENTRE, NUGGET STREET, OLDHAM, OL4 1BN
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
BARLEY CLOUGH MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: NUGGET STREET, OLDHAM, OL4 1BN
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
GREENBANK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NUGGET STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1BN
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7857910
ALEXANDRA GROUP MED PRACT
Address: 137 GLODWICK ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1YN
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6229210
Transport Links near OL8 2PJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: OL8 2PJ
- Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne station, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6JPDistance: 2.85 milesDriving Time: 6.99 minutes - Moston
Moston station, Hollinwood Avenue, Moston, Greater Manchester, M40 0JTDistance: 4.06 milesDriving Time: 8.81 minutes - Guide Bridge
Guide Bridge station, Guide Lane, Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester, M34 5HFDistance: 4.17 milesDriving Time: 9.85 minutes - Stalybridge
Stalybridge station, Rassbottom Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 1RFDistance: 4.28 milesDriving Time: 9.54 minutes - Mossley (Manchester)
Mossley station, Manchester Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 0ABDistance: 5.22 milesDriving Time: 12.26 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near OL8 2PJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OL8 2PJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL8 2PJ 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 OL8 2PJ 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 OL8 2PJ 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 OL8 2PJ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £70,000 | £53,000 | £61,500 | 2 |
| 2013 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £87,500 | £87,500 | £87,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £147,000 | £184,000 | £165,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the OL8 2PJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL8 2PJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road, OLDHAM, OL4 1SA | 1.69 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Union Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1DJ | 1.98 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Hollins Road, OLDHAM, OL8 4JZ | 2.08 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to Asda |
| Iceland, Albion Street, OLDHAM, OL1 3BB | 2.28 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to Iceland |
| Tesco, Featherstall Road North, OLDHAM, OL9 6BW | 2.95 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL8 2PJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 16, Piccadilly Station, Manchester, M1 2BN | 6.16 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to Unit 16, Piccadilly Station |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 6.18 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 6.18 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to Birch Service Area |
| 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, M2 3AN | 6.32 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 1.36 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA |
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 1.59 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL | 2.23 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL |
| McDonald's, Fold Way, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL7 0PG | 2.41 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to McDonald's, Fold Way, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL7 0PG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 1.36 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 1.59 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, Sisson Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0FF | 2.52 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to KFC Oldham - Sisson Street |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 2.82 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA | 4.55 miles | Directions from OL8 2PJ to KFC Manchester - Middleton |