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The OL12 8 postcode sector lies where the three counties of Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire meet.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL12 8 postcode sector is home to a bustling 7,601 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 233 postcodes already in use, this leaves 167 units available.
The largest settlement in the OL12 8 postal code is Whitworth followed by Shawforth, and Facit.
The OL12 8 Postcode shares a border with OL13 9 (BACUP, Britannia), OL12 0 (ROCHDALE), OL12 6 (ROCHDALE), OL12 7 (ROCHDALE), OL12 9 (ROCHDALE, Wardle), OL13 0 (BACUP, Stacksteads) and OL14 7 (TODMORDEN).
Map of the OL12 8 Postcode Sector
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The sector is within the post town of ROCHDALE.
OL12 8 is a postcode sector within the OL12 postcode district which is within the OL Oldham postcode area.
The Royal Mail delivery office for the OL12 8 postal sector is the Rochdale Delivery Office.
The area of the OL12 8 postcode sector is 6.64 square miles which is 17.19 square kilometres or 4,246.54 square acres.
Waterways within the OL12 8 postcode sector include the 36 Longlees Lock.
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Official List of Streets
Whitworth (136 Streets)
(20 Streets)
ROCHDALE (2 Streets)
Shawforth (16 Streets)
Facit (2 Streets)
Unofficial Streets or Alternative Spellings
TODMORDEN
FOUL CLOUGH ROADROCHDALE
DELL ROAD KNACKS LANE SHAWCLOUGH ROADBritannia
MARKET STREETWeather Forecast for OL12 8
Weather Forecast for Whitworth
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 20.00% | S 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Fog | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 20.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 12.00% | S 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 11.00% | S 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Fog | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 16.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 17.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Fog | 0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Fog | 0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 16.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 11.00% | E 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Fog | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 20.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 25.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Fog | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 23.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Fog | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 23.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Schools and Places of Education Within the OL12 8 Postcode Sector
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
Voluntary aided school
Lime Grove, Off John Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8DB
Head: Mrs Joanne Rainey
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Inspection: 2011-10-19 (4843 days ago)
Website: Visit Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth Website
Phone: 01706853545
Number of Pupils: 203
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
Hallfold, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8TL
Head: Mr N Crabtree
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2019-07-09 (2023 days ago)
Website: Visit St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Website
Phone: 01706344631
Number of Pupils: 146
St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School
Academy converter
Moss Side Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8EP
Head: Mr Steven Rooney
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-03-28 (665 days ago)
Website: Visit St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School Website
Phone: 01706852614
Number of Pupils: 114
Tonacliffe Primary School
Community school
Tonacliffe Road, ROCHDALE, Lancashire, OL12 8SS
Head: Mrs Joanne Heap
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Inspection: 2013-01-17 (4387 days ago)
Website: Visit Tonacliffe Primary School Website
Phone: 01706344609
Number of Pupils: 321
Whitworth Community High School
Community school
Hall Street, ROCHDALE, Lancashire, OL12 8TS
Head: Mrs Gillian Middlemas
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-03-22 (671 days ago)
Website: Visit Whitworth Community High School Website
Phone: 01706343218
Number of Pupils: 658
House Prices in the OL12 8 Postcode Sector
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £250,611 | 22 | £198,395 | 29 | £202,179 | 36 | £182,238 | 27 |
| Semi-Detached | £115,296 | 38 | £122,588 | 31 | £125,503 | 51 | £119,784 | 35 |
| Terraced | £110,056 | 50 | £99,923 | 60 | £83,162 | 58 | £92,258 | 54 |
| Flats | £75,333 | 3 | £94,500 | 2 | £40,750 | 4 | £96,000 | 2 |
Important Postcodes OL12 8 in the Postcode Sector
OL12 8BB is the postcode for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Child Health Clinic, Brenbar Crescent
OL12 8BT is the postcode for C L A W Ltd, Whitworth Leisure Centre, John Street
OL12 8DB is the postcode for Our Lady And St Anselms RC Primary School, John Street, Whitworth, and St. Anselms RC School, John Street
OL12 8DP is the postcode for The Riverside, Whitworth Civic Hall, Market Street, Whitworth, and Civic Hall, Market Street
OL12 8EP is the postcode for St. John With St. Michael School, Moss Side Street
OL12 8QS is the postcode for WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, MARKET STREET, WHITWORTH
OL12 8SS is the postcode for Tonacliffe School, Tonacliffe Road
OL12 8TL is the postcode for St. Bartholomews C of E Primary School, Hall Street, Whitworth, and St. Bartholomews C of E Primary School, Hall Street
OL12 8TS is the postcode for ADMINISTRATION BUILDING WHITWORTH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, Whitworth Community High School, Hall Street, SPORTS HALL, Whitworth Community High School, Hall Street, Whitworth Community High School, Hall Fold, Whitworth, and Whitworth Community High School, Hall Street
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