OL2 6SW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (OL2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6SW) 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 OL2.
- Postal Sector. In our case OL2 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SW.
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 OL2 6SW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL2 6SW postcode have the street address of Grasmere Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL2 6SW postcode is home to a bustling 29 residents!
OL2 6SW is within the town of Royton.
The OL2 6SW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL2 6SW are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in OL2 6SW 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 OL2 6SW
The telephone area code for OL2 6SW is 0161 Manchester.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.576690182 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.12988765792 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Royton
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Mist | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Mist | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Mist | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Mist | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Mist | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Mist | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | N 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 131.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 75.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
OL2 6SW has an average download speed of 131.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
476 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
84% of postcodes (1,000,248) have slower broadband speeds.
16% of postcodes (183,917) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
OL2 6SW has an average upload speed of 15.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,961 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
66% of postcodes (781,303) have slower upload speeds.
33% of postcodes (391,377) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School, Oldham Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 8SZ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01706847218
Beal Vale Primary School
Address: Beal Vale Primary School, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact:
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
Address: St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton, Rushcroft Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7PP
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01617708309
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Address: Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School, Blackshaw Lane, Heyside, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact:
Thorp Primary School
Address: Thorp Primary School, Westerdale Drive, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5TY
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact:
Fir Bank Primary School
Address: Fir Bank Primary School, Grasmere Road, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6SJ
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact:
Royton Hall Primary School
Address: Royton Hall Primary School, High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6RW
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01617707640
Thornham St James CofE Primary School
Address: Thornham St James CofE Primary School, Castleton Road, Thornham, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6XT
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01616331578
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Roman Road, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5PQ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01616522558
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Address: St Hilda's CofE Primary School, Tilbury Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 2HJ
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: 01616243592
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: St Paul's CofE Primary School, Hindle Drive, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5LU
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01616249019
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Address: St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Ormerod Avenue, Royton, St Anne's Primary School, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5DH
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01616249885
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Address: Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale, Great Gates Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 2DA
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01706640480
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Address: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone, Oldham Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 2HB
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01706648125
Lowerplace Primary School
Address: Lowerplace Primary School, Kingsway, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4UU
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 01706648174
England Secondary Schools
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Address: The Crompton House Church of England Academy, Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7HS
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01706847451
Royton and Crompton School
Address: Royton and Crompton School, Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact:
St Cuthbert's RC High School
Address: St Cuthbert's RC High School, Shaw Road, Thornham, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01706647761
The Oldham Academy North
Address: The Oldham Academy North, Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01616522428
Nearest Dentists
OASIS DENTIST
Address: 118 ROCHDALE ROAD, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QF
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 HEYSIDE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6LS
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
56 MARKET STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 56 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 BEAL LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8PB
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
THE STRAND DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 42-46, THE STRAND, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL11 2JG
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
WELL
Address: 25 PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QN
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 201272
WELL
Address: 38-40 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 244104
MARKET SQUARE PHARMACY
Address: 28 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6334223
LIFESTYLE PHARMACY
Address: 160 TRENT ROAD, HIGH CROMPTON, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 7QR
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 841391
BOOTS
Address: 6 ELK MILL CENTRE RETAIL PARK, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5HX
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6521620
WELL
Address: 4 HIGH SREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8RQ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 842973
Nearest Opticians
SPECSAVERS (ROYTON)
Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ROYTON)
Address: 3 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 5QD
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SHAW)
Address: 63 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, OL2 8NP
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT GLASS OPTICIANS LTD - SHAW
Address: 36 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
STEPHEN J HOLT OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN
Address: 214-216 OLDHAM ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL11 2ER
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
CHADDERTON OPTICIANS
Address: 18 SHOPPING PRECINCT, MIDDLETON ROAD, CHADDERTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL9 0LQ
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ROYTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHAPEL STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QL
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6526336
ROYTON HEALTH AND WELL BEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH AND WELL BEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ROYTON HEALTH WELLBEING CENTRE, PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
THE ROYTON & CROMPTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: ROYTON HEALTH WELLBEING CENTRE, PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3624003
OAK GABLES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 888222
VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 881028
Transport Links
Train Stations
Rochdale
Address: Rochdale station, Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DR
Postcode: OL11 1DR
Line: Calder Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.52 miles
Castleton (Manchester)
Address: Castleton station, Railway Approach, Castleton, Lancashire, OL11 3EB
Postcode: OL11 3EB
Line: Calder Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.24 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester)
Address: Mills Hill station, Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 2HJ
Postcode: M24 2HJ
Line: Calder Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.50 miles
Littleborough
Address: Littleborough station, Station Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 8AR
Postcode: OL15 8AR
Line: Calder Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.80 miles
Smithy Bridge
Address: Smithy Bridge station, Smithy Bridge, Smithy Bridge, Greater Manchester, OL15 0DZ
Postcode: OL15 0DZ
Line: Calder Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.95 miles
Moston
Address: Moston station, Hollinwood Avenue, Moston, Greater Manchester, M40 0JT
Postcode: M40 0JT
Line: Calder Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.11 miles
Ashton-under-Lyne
Address: Ashton-under-Lyne station, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6JP
Postcode: OL6 6JP
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.09 miles
Guide Bridge
Address: Guide Bridge station, Guide Lane, Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester, M34 5HF
Postcode: M34 5HF
Line: Hope Valley line|Glossop line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.08 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Jim McMahon |
| Political Party | Labour (Co-op) |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £185,000 | £198,000 | £191,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | £285,000 | £305,000 | £295,000 | 2 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 2.14 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Refuge Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8RH | 2.37 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Market Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8NR | 2.40 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Greenfield Lane, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8QP | 2.45 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Ellen Street, OLDHAM, OL9 6QR | 3.23 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 4.21 miles | Directions to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 4.22 miles | Directions to Birch Service Area |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 5.84 miles | Directions to Bridgehall Lane |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 6.76 miles | Directions to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 1.33 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX |
| McDonald's, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, ROCHDALE, OL11 1RY | 2.24 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, ROCHDALE, OL11 1RY |
| McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 2.51 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA |
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 2.65 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 1.33 miles | Directions to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 2.51 miles | Directions to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 2.60 miles | Directions to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 2.67 miles | Directions to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park |
| KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA | 3.60 miles | Directions to KFC Manchester - Middleton |