OL2 8ED 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 (8ED) 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 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case ED.
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 8ED postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL2 8ED postcode have the street address of Milnrow Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL2 8ED postcode is home to a bustling 99 residents!
OL2 8ED is within the town of Shaw.
The OL2 8ED postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL2 8ED are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced, semi-detached, detached and unknown. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced.
Most properties in OL2 8ED are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL2 8ED
The telephone area code for OL2 8ED is 01706 Rochdale.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.5886283975 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.08868318433 |
Retail and Shopping near OL2 8ED
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
DUCHESS STREET
OLDHAM
SHAW
0.50
OL2 7XD
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MILNROW ROAD
OLDHAM
SHAW
0.69
OL2 8EQ
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ROCHDALE ROAD
OLDHAM
SHAW
0.74
OL2 7SA
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SHAW ROAD
ROCHDALE
MILNROW
0.81
OL16 4LT
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Shaw
0.76
SSW
200.46
Milnrow
1.85
NNW
327.40
Royton
2.11
SW
220.13
Rochdale
3.42
NW
305.11
Lees
3.56
S
169.23
Littleborough
3.83
N
355.28
Mossley
5.17
SSE
160.29
Middleton
5.19
WSW
239.45
Heywood
5.44
W
273.75
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Crompton
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 12:00 to 15:00 
Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00% WSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 13.00% SW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Fog 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 29.00% SSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Fog 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 34.00% SSW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Drizzle 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 38.00% SSW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Drizzle 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 38.00% SW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Drizzle 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 42.00% WSW 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Fog 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 24.00% WSW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Mist 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 22.00% W 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 15.00% W 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00% WSW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00% WSW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 14.00% SW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 22.00% SW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 15.00% WSW 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 16.00% SW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00% WSW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00% WSW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 8.00% SW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 7.00% SW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00% SW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00% SW 4 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00% SSW 4 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 10.00% S 4 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 8.00% SW 4 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00% SSW 4 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00% S 4 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 11.00% S 4 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 11.00% S 2 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00% S 2 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 11.00% S 2 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Mist 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 16.00% S 4 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 10.00% SSW 4 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00% SSW 4 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00% SSW 4 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00% SSW 4 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 26.900 Median Mbps 30.800 Maximum Mbps 49.740
OL2 8ED has an average download speed of 26.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
543 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
6% of postcodes (69,808) have slower broadband speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,114,290) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 5.200 Median Mbps 4.500 Maximum Mbps 14.560
OL2 8ED has an average upload speed of 5.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,556 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
7% of postcodes (78,691) have slower upload speeds.
93% of postcodes (1,103,394) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Buckstones Primary School
Address: Buckstones Primary School, Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8HN
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01617705850
East Crompton St George's CofE School
Address: East Crompton St George's CofE School, George Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8AX
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01706847502
Rushcroft Primary School
Address: Rushcroft Primary School, Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7YL
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01617708236
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
Address: East Crompton St James CofE Primary School, St James Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7TD
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01706847360
Crompton Primary School
Address: Crompton Primary School, Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7HD
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01617706741
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: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01706847218
Beal Vale Primary School
Address: Beal Vale Primary School, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact:
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Address: St Thomas' Church of England Primary School, Huddersfield Road, Newhey, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3QZ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01706847093
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: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01617708309
Newhey Community Primary School
Address: Newhey Community Primary School, Hawthorn Lane, Newhey, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4JX
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01706847658
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Address: Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School, Blackshaw Lane, Heyside, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact:
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Address: Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School, St James Street, Milnrow, Milnrow Parish Ce Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3JT
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01706643973
Moorhouse Primary School
Address: Moorhouse Primary School, Crossley Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4DR
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Hollingworth Academy
Address: Hollingworth Academy, Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3DR
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01706292800
Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College
Address: Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College, Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3DR
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact:
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Address: The Crompton House Church of England Academy, Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7HS
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01706847451
Royton and Crompton School
Address: Royton and Crompton School, Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 BEAL LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8PB
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
56 MARKET STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 56 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 HEYSIDE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6LS
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
DALE STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 4HS
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTIST
Address: 118 ROCHDALE ROAD, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QF
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
LIFESTYLE PHARMACY
Address: 160 TRENT ROAD, HIGH CROMPTON, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 7QR
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 841391
BOOTS
Address: 8 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 847115
WOLSTENHOLME & MCDIARMID LTD
Address: 67 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 847108
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, GREENFIELD LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8QP
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 883510
WELL
Address: 4 HIGH SREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8RQ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 842973
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 5, PENNINE PRECINCT, NEWHEY ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL16 4JD
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 639881
Nearest Opticians
ROBERT GLASS OPTICIANS LTD - SHAW
Address: 36 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SHAW)
Address: 63 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, OL2 8NP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
GRAHAM NUSSBAUM LTD
Address: 109 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 3NW
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
YATES & SUDDELL OPTICIANS (MILNROW)
Address: 109 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 3NW
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ROYTON)
Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ROYTON)
Address: 3 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 5QD
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
OAK GABLES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 888222
VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 881028
MILNROW VILLAGE PRACTICE
Address: MILNROW & NEWHEY MEDICAL CENTRE, NEWHEY ROAD, NEWHEY, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 4JF
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 641409
STONEFIELD STREET SURGERY
Address: MILNROW & NEWHEY MEDICAL CENTRE, NEWHEY ROAD, NEWHEY, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 4JF
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 646234
SARAF MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 9098388
MOORSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3448150
Transport Links
Train Stations
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.23 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: 3.77 miles
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: 3.05 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: 3.68 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.32 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: 5.70 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M62 J21Distance: 1.64 milesDriving Time: 3.46 minutesA627(M) J1Distance: 3.53 milesDriving Time: 7.41 minutesM62 J20Distance: 4.33 milesDriving Time: 6.17 minutesM62 J22Distance: 6.31 milesDriving Time: 7.95 minutesM62 J19Distance: 6.33 milesDriving Time: 8.11 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Oldham East and Saddleworth Member or Parliament 
Debbie Abrahams Contact Details Contact Debbie Abrahams Political Party Labour
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 Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2016 £95,000 £70,000 £82,333 3 2017 £50,000 £50,000 £50,000 1 2018 £82,000 £82,000 £82,000 1 2020 £82,000 £82,000 £82,000 1 2022 £150,000 £150,000 £150,000 1 2023 £114,950 £114,950 £114,950 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near OL2 8ED Supermarket Distance Directions Iceland, Market Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8NR 1.34 miles Directions to Iceland Asda, Greenfield Lane, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8QP 1.49 miles Directions to Asda Aldi, Refuge Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8RH 1.60 miles Directions to Aldi Aldi, Elizabethan Way, Milnrow, ROCHDALE, OL16 4GJ 2.87 miles Directions to Aldi Iceland, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF 3.95 miles Directions to Iceland
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near OL2 8ED Burger King Distance Directions Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH 6.03 miles Directions to Birch Service Area Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH 6.03 miles Directions to Birch Service Area Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ 7.43 miles Directions to Bridgehall Lane Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX 8.34 miles Directions to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping
Mcdonald's Restaurants near OL2 8ED Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF 2.46 miles Directions to McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX 2.91 miles Directions to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY 2.98 miles Directions to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY McDonald's, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, ROCHDALE, OL11 1RY 3.20 miles Directions to McDonald's, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, ROCHDALE, OL11 1RY
KFC Restaurants near OL2 8ED Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF 2.46 miles Directions to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX 2.91 miles Directions to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ 2.96 miles Directions to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA 3.38 miles Directions to KFC Oldham - High Street KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA 5.47 miles Directions to KFC Manchester - Middleton
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUCHESS STREET | OLDHAM | SHAW | 0.50 | OL2 7XD | View on Google Maps |
| MILNROW ROAD | OLDHAM | SHAW | 0.69 | OL2 8EQ | View on Google Maps |
| ROCHDALE ROAD | OLDHAM | SHAW | 0.74 | OL2 7SA | View on Google Maps |
| SHAW ROAD | ROCHDALE | MILNROW | 0.81 | OL16 4LT | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw | 0.76 | SSW | 200.46 |
| Milnrow | 1.85 | NNW | 327.40 |
| Royton | 2.11 | SW | 220.13 |
| Rochdale | 3.42 | NW | 305.11 |
| Lees | 3.56 | S | 169.23 |
| Littleborough | 3.83 | N | 355.28 |
| Mossley | 5.17 | SSE | 160.29 |
| Middleton | 5.19 | WSW | 239.45 |
| Heywood | 5.44 | W | 273.75 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Crompton
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Fog | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 29.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Fog | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 34.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Drizzle | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 38.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Drizzle | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 38.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Drizzle | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 42.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Fog | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 24.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Mist | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 22.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 22.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | S 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | S 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | S 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | S 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | S 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Mist | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 26.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 30.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 49.740 |
OL2 8ED has an average download speed of 26.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
543 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
6% of postcodes (69,808) have slower broadband speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,114,290) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 5.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 14.560 |
OL2 8ED has an average upload speed of 5.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,556 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
7% of postcodes (78,691) have slower upload speeds.
93% of postcodes (1,103,394) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Buckstones Primary School
Address: Buckstones Primary School, Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8HN
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01617705850
East Crompton St George's CofE School
Address: East Crompton St George's CofE School, George Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8AX
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01706847502
Rushcroft Primary School
Address: Rushcroft Primary School, Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7YL
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01617708236
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
Address: East Crompton St James CofE Primary School, St James Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7TD
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01706847360
Crompton Primary School
Address: Crompton Primary School, Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7HD
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01617706741
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: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01706847218
Beal Vale Primary School
Address: Beal Vale Primary School, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact:
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Address: St Thomas' Church of England Primary School, Huddersfield Road, Newhey, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3QZ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01706847093
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: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01617708309
Newhey Community Primary School
Address: Newhey Community Primary School, Hawthorn Lane, Newhey, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4JX
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01706847658
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Address: Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School, Blackshaw Lane, Heyside, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact:
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Address: Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School, St James Street, Milnrow, Milnrow Parish Ce Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3JT
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01706643973
Moorhouse Primary School
Address: Moorhouse Primary School, Crossley Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4DR
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Hollingworth Academy
Address: Hollingworth Academy, Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3DR
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01706292800
Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College
Address: Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College, Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3DR
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact:
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Address: The Crompton House Church of England Academy, Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7HS
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01706847451
Royton and Crompton School
Address: Royton and Crompton School, Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 BEAL LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8PB
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
56 MARKET STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 56 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 HEYSIDE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6LS
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
DALE STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 4HS
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTIST
Address: 118 ROCHDALE ROAD, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QF
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
LIFESTYLE PHARMACY
Address: 160 TRENT ROAD, HIGH CROMPTON, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 7QR
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 841391
BOOTS
Address: 8 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 847115
WOLSTENHOLME & MCDIARMID LTD
Address: 67 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 847108
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, GREENFIELD LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8QP
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 883510
WELL
Address: 4 HIGH SREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8RQ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 842973
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 5, PENNINE PRECINCT, NEWHEY ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL16 4JD
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 639881
Nearest Opticians
ROBERT GLASS OPTICIANS LTD - SHAW
Address: 36 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SHAW)
Address: 63 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, OL2 8NP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
GRAHAM NUSSBAUM LTD
Address: 109 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 3NW
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
YATES & SUDDELL OPTICIANS (MILNROW)
Address: 109 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 3NW
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ROYTON)
Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ROYTON)
Address: 3 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 5QD
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
OAK GABLES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 888222
VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 881028
MILNROW VILLAGE PRACTICE
Address: MILNROW & NEWHEY MEDICAL CENTRE, NEWHEY ROAD, NEWHEY, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 4JF
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 641409
STONEFIELD STREET SURGERY
Address: MILNROW & NEWHEY MEDICAL CENTRE, NEWHEY ROAD, NEWHEY, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 4JF
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 646234
SARAF MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 9098388
MOORSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3448150
Transport Links
Train Stations
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.23 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: 3.77 miles
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: 3.05 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: 3.68 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.32 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: 5.70 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Debbie Abrahams |
| Political Party | Labour |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £95,000 | £70,000 | £82,333 | 3 |
| 2017 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £114,950 | £114,950 | £114,950 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Market Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8NR | 1.34 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Greenfield Lane, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8QP | 1.49 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Refuge Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8RH | 1.60 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Aldi, Elizabethan Way, Milnrow, ROCHDALE, OL16 4GJ | 2.87 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 3.95 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 6.03 miles | Directions to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 6.03 miles | Directions to Birch Service Area |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 7.43 miles | Directions to Bridgehall Lane |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 8.34 miles | Directions to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 2.46 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF |
| McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 2.91 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX |
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 2.98 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| McDonald's, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, ROCHDALE, OL11 1RY | 3.20 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, ROCHDALE, OL11 1RY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 2.46 miles | Directions to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 2.91 miles | Directions to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 2.96 miles | Directions to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 3.38 miles | Directions to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA | 5.47 miles | Directions to KFC Manchester - Middleton |