OL2 8HJ 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 (8HJ) 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 HJ.
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 8HJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL2 8HJ postcode have the street address of Woodford Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL2 8HJ postcode is home to a bustling 35 residents!
OL2 8HJ is within the town of Shaw.
The OL2 8HJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL2 8HJ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in OL2 8HJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL2 8HJ
The telephone area code for OL2 8HJ is 01706 Rochdale.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.5817660761 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.08208334752 |
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Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
MILNROW ROAD
OLDHAM
SHAW
0.46
OL2 8EQ
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MARKET STREET
OLDHAM
SHAW
0.58
OL2 8NR
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ROCHDALE ROAD
OLDHAM
SHAW
0.61
OL2 7SA
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DUCHESS STREET
OLDHAM
SHAW
0.67
OL2 7XD
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Shaw
0.58
WSW
246.50
Royton
1.99
SW
235.12
Milnrow
2.39
NNW
328.06
Lees
3.05
S
172.57
Oldham
3.07
SSW
206.95
Rochdale
3.92
NW
308.52
Littleborough
4.34
N
352.23
Mossley
4.64
SSE
161.47
Heywood
5.76
W
278.30
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Crompton
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 15:00 to 18:00 
Heavy rain 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 91.00% SW 22 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Heavy rain 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 83.00% SW 18 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Heavy rain 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 84.00% WSW 18 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Heavy rain 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 86.00% WSW 18 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Heavy rain 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 84.00% WSW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Heavy rain 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 83.00% WSW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Heavy rain 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 81.00% S 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Heavy rain 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 88.00% SSW 13 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Sleet 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 68.00% NNW 13 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Sleet 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 65.00% NNW 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Sleet 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 55.00% NNW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 14.00% NNW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Clear night -1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 8.00% WNW 4 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night -2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 2.00% W 4 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00% NNW 4 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00% NW 4 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Sunny day 0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00% NNW 4 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night -2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 1.00% NNW 4 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night -3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00% NW 2 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Clear night -4.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 1.00% NW 2 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night -4.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) 1.00% WNW 2 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night -4.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) 4.00% WSW 2 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Mist -4.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 16.00% SW 4 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 7.00% WSW 4 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Cloudy 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 10.00% WSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Overcast 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 13.00% WSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 15.00% WSW 7 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 117.200 Median Mbps 107.000 Maximum Mbps 331.000
OL2 8HJ has an average download speed of 117.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
643 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
77% of postcodes (917,690) have slower broadband speeds.
22% of postcodes (266,308) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 15.700 Median Mbps 11.400 Maximum Mbps 36.000
OL2 8HJ has an average upload speed of 15.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,624 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
72% of postcodes (848,653) have slower upload speeds.
27% of postcodes (325,364) 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: 0.09 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: 0.06 miles
Contact: 01706847502
Rushcroft Primary School
Address: Rushcroft Primary School, Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7YL
Distance: 0.75 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: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01706847360
Crompton Primary School
Address: Crompton Primary School, Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7HD
Distance: 0.94 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: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01706847218
Beal Vale Primary School
Address: Beal Vale Primary School, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
Distance: 0.51 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: 1.47 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: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01617708309
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Address: Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School, Blackshaw Lane, Heyside, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact:
Royton Hall Primary School
Address: Royton Hall Primary School, High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6RW
Distance: 1.70 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: 1.95 miles
Contact: 01616331578
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: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01706847451
Royton and Crompton School
Address: Royton and Crompton School, Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 BEAL LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8PB
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
56 MARKET STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 56 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 HEYSIDE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6LS
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTIST
Address: 118 ROCHDALE ROAD, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QF
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
RIPPONDEN ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 177 - 187 LITTLEMOOR LANE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 2SF
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 8 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 847115
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, GREENFIELD LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8QP
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 883510
WOLSTENHOLME & MCDIARMID LTD
Address: 67 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NP
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 847108
WELL
Address: 4 HIGH SREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8RQ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 842973
LIFESTYLE PHARMACY
Address: 160 TRENT ROAD, HIGH CROMPTON, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 7QR
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 841391
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: 679 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 201400
Nearest Opticians
ROBERT GLASS OPTICIANS LTD - SHAW
Address: 36 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SHAW)
Address: 63 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, OL2 8NP
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ROYTON)
Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ROYTON)
Address: 3 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 5QD
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
GRAHAM NUSSBAUM LTD
Address: 109 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 3NW
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
YATES & SUDDELL OPTICIANS (MILNROW)
Address: 109 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 3NW
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
OAK GABLES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 888222
VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 881028
SARAF MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 9098388
MOORSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3448150
MILNROW VILLAGE PRACTICE
Address: MILNROW & NEWHEY MEDICAL CENTRE, NEWHEY ROAD, NEWHEY, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 4JF
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 641409
STONEFIELD STREET SURGERY
Address: MILNROW & NEWHEY MEDICAL CENTRE, NEWHEY ROAD, NEWHEY, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 4JF
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 646234
Transport Links
Train Stations
Greenfield
Address: Greenfield station, Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7JZ
Postcode: OL3 7JZ
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.05 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.77 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: 4.26 miles
Rochdale
Address: Rochdale station, Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DR
Postcode: OL11 1DR
Line: Calder Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.53 miles
Castleton (Manchester)
Address: Castleton station, Railway Approach, Castleton, Lancashire, OL11 3EB
Postcode: OL11 3EB
Line: Calder Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.00 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: 4.28 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: 5.50 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M62 J21Distance: 2.28 milesDriving Time: 5.29 minutesA627(M) J1Distance: 3.16 milesDriving Time: 6.89 minutesM62 J20Distance: 4.97 milesDriving Time: 8.00 minutesM60 J22Distance: 6.11 milesDriving Time: 11.15 minutesM62 J22Distance: 6.95 milesDriving Time: 9.77 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
Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near OL2 8HJ Supermarket Distance Directions Iceland, Market Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8NR 0.93 miles Directions to Iceland Asda, Greenfield Lane, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8QP 1.00 miles Directions to Asda Aldi, Refuge Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8RH 1.13 miles Directions to Aldi Asda, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL4 2RB 3.70 miles Directions to Asda Aldi, Elizabethan Way, Milnrow, ROCHDALE, OL16 4GJ 3.74 miles Directions to Aldi
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near OL2 8HJ Burger King Distance Directions Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH 6.20 miles Directions to Birch Service Area Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH 6.20 miles Directions to Birch Service Area Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ 7.73 miles Directions to Bridgehall Lane Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX 8.64 miles Directions to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping
Mcdonald's Restaurants near OL2 8HJ Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY 2.54 miles Directions to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX 2.81 miles Directions to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF 2.99 miles Directions to McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA 3.03 miles Directions to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA
KFC Restaurants near OL2 8HJ Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ 2.53 miles Directions to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX 2.81 miles Directions to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF 2.99 miles Directions to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA 3.03 miles Directions to KFC Oldham - High Street KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA 5.49 miles Directions to KFC Manchester - Middleton
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILNROW ROAD | OLDHAM | SHAW | 0.46 | OL2 8EQ | View on Google Maps |
| MARKET STREET | OLDHAM | SHAW | 0.58 | OL2 8NR | View on Google Maps |
| ROCHDALE ROAD | OLDHAM | SHAW | 0.61 | OL2 7SA | View on Google Maps |
| DUCHESS STREET | OLDHAM | SHAW | 0.67 | OL2 7XD | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw | 0.58 | WSW | 246.50 |
| Royton | 1.99 | SW | 235.12 |
| Milnrow | 2.39 | NNW | 328.06 |
| Lees | 3.05 | S | 172.57 |
| Oldham | 3.07 | SSW | 206.95 |
| Rochdale | 3.92 | NW | 308.52 |
| Littleborough | 4.34 | N | 352.23 |
| Mossley | 4.64 | SSE | 161.47 |
| Heywood | 5.76 | W | 278.30 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Crompton
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 91.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 83.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 84.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 86.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 84.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 83.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 81.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 88.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sleet | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 68.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sleet | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 65.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 55.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | W 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | -3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | -4.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -4.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -4.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Mist | -4.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 117.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
OL2 8HJ has an average download speed of 117.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
643 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
77% of postcodes (917,690) have slower broadband speeds.
22% of postcodes (266,308) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
OL2 8HJ has an average upload speed of 15.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,624 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
72% of postcodes (848,653) have slower upload speeds.
27% of postcodes (325,364) 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: 0.09 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: 0.06 miles
Contact: 01706847502
Rushcroft Primary School
Address: Rushcroft Primary School, Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7YL
Distance: 0.75 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: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01706847360
Crompton Primary School
Address: Crompton Primary School, Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7HD
Distance: 0.94 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: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01706847218
Beal Vale Primary School
Address: Beal Vale Primary School, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
Distance: 0.51 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: 1.47 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: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01617708309
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Address: Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School, Blackshaw Lane, Heyside, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact:
Royton Hall Primary School
Address: Royton Hall Primary School, High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6RW
Distance: 1.70 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: 1.95 miles
Contact: 01616331578
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: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01706847451
Royton and Crompton School
Address: Royton and Crompton School, Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 BEAL LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8PB
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
56 MARKET STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 56 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 HEYSIDE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6LS
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTIST
Address: 118 ROCHDALE ROAD, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QF
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
RIPPONDEN ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 177 - 187 LITTLEMOOR LANE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 2SF
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 8 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 847115
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, GREENFIELD LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8QP
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 883510
WOLSTENHOLME & MCDIARMID LTD
Address: 67 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NP
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 847108
WELL
Address: 4 HIGH SREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8RQ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 842973
LIFESTYLE PHARMACY
Address: 160 TRENT ROAD, HIGH CROMPTON, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 7QR
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 841391
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: 679 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 201400
Nearest Opticians
ROBERT GLASS OPTICIANS LTD - SHAW
Address: 36 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SHAW)
Address: 63 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, OL2 8NP
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ROYTON)
Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ROYTON)
Address: 3 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 5QD
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
GRAHAM NUSSBAUM LTD
Address: 109 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 3NW
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
YATES & SUDDELL OPTICIANS (MILNROW)
Address: 109 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 3NW
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
OAK GABLES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 888222
VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 881028
SARAF MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 9098388
MOORSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3448150
MILNROW VILLAGE PRACTICE
Address: MILNROW & NEWHEY MEDICAL CENTRE, NEWHEY ROAD, NEWHEY, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 4JF
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 641409
STONEFIELD STREET SURGERY
Address: MILNROW & NEWHEY MEDICAL CENTRE, NEWHEY ROAD, NEWHEY, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 4JF
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 646234
Transport Links
Train Stations
Greenfield
Address: Greenfield station, Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7JZ
Postcode: OL3 7JZ
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.05 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.77 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: 4.26 miles
Rochdale
Address: Rochdale station, Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DR
Postcode: OL11 1DR
Line: Calder Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.53 miles
Castleton (Manchester)
Address: Castleton station, Railway Approach, Castleton, Lancashire, OL11 3EB
Postcode: OL11 3EB
Line: Calder Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.00 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: 4.28 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: 5.50 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?
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Market Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8NR | 0.93 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Greenfield Lane, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8QP | 1.00 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Refuge Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8RH | 1.13 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL4 2RB | 3.70 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Elizabethan Way, Milnrow, ROCHDALE, OL16 4GJ | 3.74 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 6.20 miles | Directions to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 6.20 miles | Directions to Birch Service Area |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 7.73 miles | Directions to Bridgehall Lane |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 8.64 miles | Directions to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 2.54 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 2.81 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX |
| McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 2.99 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF |
| McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 3.03 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 2.53 miles | Directions to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 2.81 miles | Directions to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 2.99 miles | Directions to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 3.03 miles | Directions to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA | 5.49 miles | Directions to KFC Manchester - Middleton |