OL8 4HL 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 (4HL) 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 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HL.
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 4HL 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 4HL postcode have the street address of Windsor Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL8 4HL postcode is home to a bustling 30 residents!
It is situated within the post town of OLDHAM within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL8 4HL is within the town of Oldham.
The OL8 4HL postcode area is composed of 88.89% residential properties, 11.11% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL8 4HL are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in OL8 4HL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 88.89% |
| Commercial | 11.11% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL8 4HL
The telephone area code for OL8 4HL is 0161 Manchester.
Map Coordinates for OL8 4HL
| Latitude | 53.5283797635 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.11949665236 |
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Weather Forecast for OL8 4HL
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 81.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 44.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 14.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 45.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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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 4.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 22.00% | S 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 55.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Drizzle | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 27.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 23.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL8 4HL Postcode?
Download Speeds For OL8 4HL
| Average Mbps | 152.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 205.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
OL8 4HL has an average download speed of 152.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
316 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
91% of postcodes (1,078,262) have slower broadband speeds.
9% of postcodes (106,063) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For OL8 4HL
| Average Mbps | 17.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 21.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
OL8 4HL has an average upload speed of 17 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,650 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
82% of postcodes (971,513) have slower upload speeds.
17% of postcodes (205,478) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the OL8 4HL Postcode
Primary Schools
Coppice Primary Academy
Address: Burlington Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1AP
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Hulmes
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-05-01)
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 01617703543
Werneth Primary School
Address: Coppice Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4BL
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Bell
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-05-24)
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01617705333
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Address: Heron Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JD
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Egan-Walsh
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-11-08)
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01617707260
Secondary Schools
The Hathershaw College
Address: Bellfield Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3EP
Headteacher: Mr Mark Giles
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-12-01)
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01617708555
Oasis Academy Oldham
Address: Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JZ
Headteacher: Mrs Marie Dillon
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-03-02)
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01616249630
The Blue Coat CofE School
Address: Egerton Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SQ
Headteacher: Mr Rob Higgins
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2022-11-30)
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01616241484
Higher Schools
Oldham Sixth Form College
Address: Union Street West, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1XU
Headteacher: Ms Suzannah Reeves
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-20)
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01612878000
The Oldham College
Address: Rochdale Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 6AA
Headteacher: Mr Simon Jordan
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-12-07)
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01617854000
Tameside College
Address: Beaufort Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6NX
Headteacher: Ms Jackie Moores
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-04-27)
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact: 01619086600
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL8 4HL
221 HOLLINS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 221 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3AA
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 234 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 1QN
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
MARJORY LEES DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 283 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 1NN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: PARK HOUSE, 80 MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL9 7AP
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 20 UNION STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1BE
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
TANHILL LANE (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: TANHILL LANE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 2QL
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL8 4HL
SUBURB PHARMACY
Address: 390 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3BE
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6651017
ASHTON ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 366 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HF
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 243085
WELL
Address: 388-390 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HF
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 651011
CLICK 2 PHARMACY
Address: 33 WERNETH HALL ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 4BB
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 246761
ICONNECT PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 23, MERIDIAN CENTRE, KING STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 1EZ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 986568
WHITWORTH CHEMIST
Address: 57 MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 4LN
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6245485
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL8 4HL
HATHERSHAW OPTICIANS (OLDHAM)
Address: 250 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 1QN
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (OLDHAM)
Address: UNIT 6 LOWER MALL, SPINDLES SHOPPING CENTRE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1HE
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (OLDHAM)
Address: 1 TOWN SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1XD
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLES SHOP LIMITED
Address: 29-31 MARKET PLACE, OLDHAM, OL1 3AB
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (OLDHAM)
Address: 9 CURZON STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3AE
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
RAYNER OPTICIANS (OLDHAM)
Address: 6 HENSHAW STREET, OLDHAM, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3AA
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL8 4HL
OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES
Address: LANGHAM HOUSE, 368 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HF
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6244716
HOLLINWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 1 CLIVE STREET, OLDHAM, OL8 3TR
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
HOLLINWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 CLIVE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3TR
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6277900
LITTLETOWN FAMILY MED PRACT
Address: 53 MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 4LR
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6245457
MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE WERNETH SITE
Address: FEATHERSTALL ROAD SOUTH, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL9 7AY
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
MD FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: WERNETH PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, FEATHERSTALL ROAD SOUTH, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL9 7AY
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 4841484
Transport Links near OL8 4HL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: OL8 4HL
- Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne station, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6JPDistance: 3.23 milesDriving Time: 7.48 minutes - Moston
Moston station, Hollinwood Avenue, Moston, Greater Manchester, M40 0JTDistance: 3.24 milesDriving Time: 6.64 minutes - Mills Hill (Manchester)
Mills Hill station, Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 2HJDistance: 3.43 milesDriving Time: 7.67 minutes - Guide Bridge
Guide Bridge station, Guide Lane, Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester, M34 5HFDistance: 5.16 milesDriving Time: 7.41 minutes - Mossley (Manchester)
Mossley station, Manchester Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 0ABDistance: 5.75 milesDriving Time: 12.41 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near OL8 4HL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OL8 4HL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL8 4HL 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 4HL 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 4HL 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL8 4HL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Hollins Road, OLDHAM, OL8 4JZ | 1.17 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to Asda |
| Iceland, Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road, OLDHAM, OL4 1SA | 1.26 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Union Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1DJ | 1.45 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Albion Street, OLDHAM, OL1 3BB | 1.62 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to Iceland |
| Tesco, Featherstall Road North, OLDHAM, OL9 6BW | 1.95 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL8 4HL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.36 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.37 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to Birch Service Area |
| Unit 16, Piccadilly Station, Manchester, M1 2BN | 5.75 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to Unit 16, Piccadilly Station |
| 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, M2 3AN | 5.87 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 0.97 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA |
| McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL | 1.43 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL |
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 1.63 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 2.18 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 0.97 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 1.60 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, Sisson Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0FF | 2.07 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to KFC Oldham - Sisson Street |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 2.18 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA | 3.74 miles | Directions from OL8 4HL to KFC Manchester - Middleton |