OL8 4QG 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 (4QG) 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 QG.
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 4QG 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 4QG postcode have the street address of Vicarage Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL8 4QG postcode is home to a bustling 100 residents!
It is situated within the post town of OLDHAM within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL8 4QG is within the town of Oldham.
The OL8 4QG postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL8 4QG are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in OL8 4QG 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 OL8 4QG
The telephone area code for OL8 4QG is 0161 Manchester.
Map Coordinates for OL8 4QG
| Latitude | 53.5236802161 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.13506468818 |
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Weather Forecast for OL8 4QG
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 45.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | N 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% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | N 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | N 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 7 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 | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL8 4QG Postcode?
Download Speeds For OL8 4QG
| Average Mbps | 118.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
OL8 4QG has an average download speed of 118.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
636 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
78% of postcodes (927,785) have slower broadband speeds.
22% of postcodes (256,220) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For OL8 4QG
| Average Mbps | 16.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
OL8 4QG has an average upload speed of 16.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,108 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
75% of postcodes (890,988) have slower upload speeds.
24% of postcodes (283,545) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the OL8 4QG Postcode
Primary Schools
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Hive Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4QS
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Whittle
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-02)
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01617705900
Corpus Christi RC Primary School
Address: Stanley Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 7HA
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Williamson
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-03-30)
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01616521275
Stanley Road Primary School
Address: Derby Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 7HX
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Howarth
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2024-01-24)
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01617708383
Secondary Schools
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: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01616249630
Failsworth School
Address: Brierley Avenue, Manchester, , M35 9HA
Headteacher: Mr Phillip Quirk
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2016-05-25)
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact:
Co-op Academy Failsworth
Address: Brierley Avenue, Manchester, , M35 9HA
Headteacher: Mr Phillip Quirk
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2021-12-09)
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01616883900
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: 1.53 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: 1.67 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: 4.49 miles
Contact: 01619086600
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL8 4QG
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 756 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 4SA
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
M60 DENTAL CARE
Address: 872-874 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 4SR
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
HOLLINWOOD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 580 MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL9 7LS
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
221 HOLLINS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 221 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3AA
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: PARK HOUSE, 80 MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL9 7AP
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
FIELDS NEW ROAD
Address: PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, CHADDERTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL9 8NH
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL8 4QG
YATES PHARMACY
Address: 733-735 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3SY
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6811291
WHITWORTH CHEMIST
Address: 57 MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 4LN
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6245485
SUBURB PHARMACY
Address: 390 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3BE
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6651017
ST CHADS PHARMACY
Address: ST CHADS CENTRE, LIME GREEN PARADE, LIMEHURST, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HH
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6280026
IMAAN PHARMACY
Address: 116 OXFORD STREET, WERNETH, OLDHAM, OL9 7SJ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 241229
BUTLER GREEN PHARMACY
Address: PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, FIELDS NEW ROAD, CHADDERTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL9 8NH
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6245916
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL8 4QG
VISION CARE AT HOME
Address: OFFICE 2.04, HOLLINWOOD BUSINESS CENTRE, ALBERT STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3QL
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
VISION CARE AT HOME NORTH WEST LTD
Address: 215B HOLLINWOOD BUSINESS CENTRE, ALBERT STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3QL
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
HATHERSHAW OPTICIANS (OLDHAM)
Address: 250 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 1QN
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLSALE
Address: BROADWAY, CHADDERTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL9 8AU
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
CHARNLEY AND SONS
Address: 93 MOSTON LANE EAST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 3GP
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
FOCUS OPTICS
Address: FAILSWORTH DISTRICT CENTRE, ASHTON ROAD WEST, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M35 0AD
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL8 4QG
HOLLINWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 1 CLIVE STREET, OLDHAM, OL8 3TR
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
HOLLINWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 CLIVE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3TR
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6277900
LITTLETOWN FAMILY MED PRACT
Address: 53 MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 4LR
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6245457
ST CHADS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST. CHADS CENTRE, LIME GREEN PARADE, LIME GREEN, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HH
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6201611
FIELDS NEW ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: FIELDS NEW ROAD, CHADDERTON, OLDHAM, OL9 8NH
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
FIELDS NEW ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: FIELDS NEW RD P-CARE CTR, FIELDS NEW RD, CHADDERTON, OLDHAM, OL9 8NH
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near OL8 4QG
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: OL8 4QG
- Moston
Moston station, Hollinwood Avenue, Moston, Greater Manchester, M40 0JTDistance: 2.52 milesDriving Time: 5.26 minutes - Mills Hill (Manchester)
Mills Hill station, Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 2HJDistance: 3.41 milesDriving Time: 7.12 minutes - Guide Bridge
Guide Bridge station, Guide Lane, Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester, M34 5HFDistance: 4.43 milesDriving Time: 6.03 minutes - Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne station, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6JPDistance: 5.11 milesDriving Time: 7.88 minutes - Fairfield
Fairfield station, Booth Road, Fairfield, Greater Manchester, M43 6TTDistance: 5.15 milesDriving Time: 7.73 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near OL8 4QG
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Motorway Junctions near OL8 4QG
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL8 4QG 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 4QG 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 4QG 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 4QG
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL8 4QG Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Hollins Road, OLDHAM, OL8 4JZ | 0.29 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to Asda |
| Morrisons, Tweedale Way, OLDHAM, OL9 7LD | 1.28 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Sisson Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0AT | 2.20 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to Aldi |
| Iceland, Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road, OLDHAM, OL4 1SA | 2.33 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Union Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1DJ | 2.46 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL8 4QG Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.02 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.02 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to Birch Service Area |
| Unit 16, Piccadilly Station, Manchester, M1 2BN | 5.05 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to Unit 16, Piccadilly Station |
| 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, M2 3AN | 5.15 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL | 0.96 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL |
| McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 1.55 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA |
| McDonald's, Oldham Road, MANCHESTER, M40 2FU | 2.30 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to McDonald's, Oldham Road, MANCHESTER, M40 2FU |
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 2.32 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Sisson Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0FF | 1.38 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to KFC Oldham - Sisson Street |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 1.55 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 2.28 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 2.37 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA | 3.32 miles | Directions from OL8 4QG to KFC Manchester - Middleton |