OL12 8QB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (OL12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QB) 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 OL12.
- Postal Sector. In our case OL12 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QB.
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 OL12 8QB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL12 8QB postcode have the street address of Ainsdale Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL12 8QB postcode is home to a bustling 80 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ROCHDALE within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL12 8QB is within the town of Whitworth.
The OL12 8QB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL12 8QB are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are mid-terraced, semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in OL12 8QB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL12 8QB
The telephone area code for OL12 8QB is 01706 Rochdale.
Map Coordinates for OL12 8QB
| Latitude | 53.6537162658 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.17466723185 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL12 8QB Postcode?
Download Speeds For OL12 8QB
| Average Mbps | 25.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 23.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 37.650 |
OL12 8QB has an average download speed of 25.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
479 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
5% of postcodes (62,057) have slower broadband speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,122,105) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For OL12 8QB
| Average Mbps | 3.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 3.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 6.400 |
OL12 8QB has an average upload speed of 3.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,319 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
4% of postcodes (51,568) have slower upload speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,131,754) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of OL12 8QB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
Address: Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth, Lime Grove, Off John Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8DB
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01706853545
Healey Foundation Primary School
Address: Healey Foundation Primary School, Earnshaw Avenue, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0ST
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01706522770
Shawclough Community Primary School
Address: Shawclough Community Primary School, Thrum Hall Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6DE
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01706647991
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, Hallfold, Hall Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8TL
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01706344631
Tonacliffe Primary School
Address: Tonacliffe Primary School, Tonacliffe Road, Whitworth, Tonacliffe School, Tonacliffe Road, ROCHDALE, Lancashire, OL12 8SS
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01706344609
England Secondary Schools
Whitworth Community High School
Address: Whitworth Community High School, Hall Street, Hallford, Hallfold, ROCHDALE, Lancashire, OL12 8TS
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01706343218
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL12 8QB
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 311-315 MARKET STREET, WHITWORTH, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 8PW
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
DENTISTRY@442 LTD
Address: 442 BIRCH ROAD, WARDLE, ROCHDALE, OL12 9LH
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.DENTISTRY442.CO.UK
BUCKLEY HALL (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: BUCKLEY HALL, BUCKLEY FARM LANE, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 9DP
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 386 EDENFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 7NH
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
KLM ORTHODONTICS
Address: CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE, BELFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2UP
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: :
KML ORTHODONTICS
Address: THE CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE, BELFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2UY
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL12 8QB
NUTTALL AJ LTD
Address: 603 MARKET STREET, WHITWORTH, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 8QS
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 853284
HEALEY PHARMACY
Address: 462 WHITWORTH ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL12 0SN
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 342050
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 11 STEVENSON SQUARE, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 9SA
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 353366
4COURT PHARMACY
Address: HEYBROOK SERVICE STATION, HALIFAX ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2NT
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 646262
WELL
Address: 309-311 EDENFIELD ROAD, CUTGATE SHOPPING PRECINCT, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL11 5AQ
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 645528
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 800 EDENFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 7RB
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 353050
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL12 8QB
COMPLETE COMMUNITY CARE (NORTH WEST) LTD
Address: 89 PARK ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 9BP
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
THE EYE CLINIC ROCHDALE
Address: 64 SPOTLAND ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 6PQ
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
CRAVEN & MURRAY OPTICIANS
Address: 675 EDENFIELD ROAD, NORDEN, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL11 5XE
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
EYE CARE OPTICAL
Address: 149 YORKSHIRE STREET, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 0DR
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: :
ROCHDALE OPTICIANS
Address: SHOP 2, 103 YORKSHIRE STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 1DR
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ROCHDALE)
Address: 67 YORKSHIRE STREET, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 1BZ
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL12 8QB
WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: MARKET STREET, WHITWORTH, ROCHDALE, OL12 8QS
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 852238
HEALEY SURGERY
Address: WHITWORTH ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 0SN
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 868468
7 DAY ACCESS ROCHDALE INFIRMARY HUB
Address: ROCHDALE INFIRMARY, WHITEHALL STREET, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 0NB
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 261882
EDENFIELD ROAD SURGERY
Address: CUTGATE SHOPPING PRECINCT, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL11 5AQ
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 344125
NORDEN LIBRARY BRANCH
Address: NORDEN OLD LIBRARY, EDENFIELD ROAD, NORDEN, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL11 5XE
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
NORDEN BRANCH SURGERY
Address: NORDEN OLD LIBRARY, EDENFIELD ROAD, NORDEN, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL11 5XE
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near OL12 8QB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OL12 8QB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL12 8QB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Rossendale and Darwen Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Jake Berry |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the OL12 8QB Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Rossendale District Council and the County Council is Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Rossendale District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Rossendale District at the following link Rossendale District.How much is the Council Tax?
Rossendale 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 Rossendale 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 OL12 8QB Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Lancashire County 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 OL12 8QB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Haynes Street, ROCHDALE, OL12 0UW | 3.77 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to Iceland |
| Iceland, Market Place, ROCHDALE, OL16 1EB | 4.14 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to Iceland |
| Aldi, Entwisle Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 2HZ | 4.26 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to Aldi |
| Asda, Dane Street, ROCHDALE, OL12 6XT | 4.27 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to Asda |
| Aldi, Mellor Street, ROCHDALE, OL12 6XD | 4.36 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL12 8QB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 5.75 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to Bridgehall Lane |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 6.29 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 6.34 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 6.34 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to Birch Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 3.26 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF |
| McDonald's, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, ROCHDALE, OL11 1RY | 3.57 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to McDonald's, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, ROCHDALE, OL11 1RY |
| McDonald's, Haslingden Road, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6QX | 5.76 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to McDonald's, Haslingden Road, ROSSENDALE, BB4 6QX |
| McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY | 6.36 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to McDonald's, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, BURY, BL9 5BY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 3.26 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park |
| KFC, Moorgate Retail Park, BURY, BL9 7AQ | 6.12 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to KFC Bury - Moorgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Park 66, BURY, BL9 8RZ | 6.73 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to KFC Bury - Pilsworth Road |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 6.77 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA | 7.34 miles | Directions from OL12 8QB to KFC Manchester - Middleton |