OL2 8HZ Postcode in Shaw


OL2 8HZ is the Postcode in Grains Road

OL2 8HZ 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 (8HZ) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case OL which means Oldham.
  2. Postal District. In our case OL2.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case OL2 8.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HZ.

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 8HZ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the OL2 8HZ postcode have the street address of Grains Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL2 8HZ postcode is home to a bustling 53 residents!

OL2 8HZ is within the town of Shaw.

The OL2 8HZ postcode area is composed of 85.71% residential properties, 14.29% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in OL2 8HZ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in OL2 8HZ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in OL2 8HZ fall under these categories: Food And Drink.

Food And Drink include 15, and The Morning Star 107, Grains Road.

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OL2 8HZ: Points of Interest

CHOPSTICKS

CHOPSTICKS is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 15 Grains Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8HZ.

The Morning Star Inn

The Morning Star Inn is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 107 Grains Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8HZ.

Property TypePercentage
Residential85.71%
Commercial14.29%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for OL2 8HZ

The telephone area code for OL2 8HZ is 01706 Rochdale.

Map Coordinates

Latitude53.5779080753
Longitude-2.08497559256

Retail and Shopping near OL2 8HZ

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
MILNROW ROAD OLDHAM SHAW 0.31 OL2 8EQ View on Google Maps
MARKET STREET OLDHAM SHAW 0.36 OL2 8NR View on Google Maps
HIGH STREET OLDHAM SHAW 0.43 OL2 8RQ View on Google Maps
ROCHDALE ROAD OLDHAM SHAW 0.47 OL2 7SA View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Shaw 0.42 W 274.70
Royton 1.74 WSW 240.09
Milnrow 2.57 NNW 333.46
Oldham 2.78 SSW 207.26
Lees 2.81 S 169.45
Chadderton 3.19 SW 223.46
Rochdale 4.00 NW 312.57
Mossley 4.43 SSE 158.91
Littleborough 4.59 N 354.15

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Shaw

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light snowLight snow0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 73.00%WSW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light snowLight snow1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 63.00%W 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 12.00%W 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 12.00%W 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 6.00%WSW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 11.00%WSW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 10.00%WSW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 19.00%SW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for MistMist1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 18.00%S 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 8.00%SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 6.00%SE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light snowLight snow1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 50.00%SE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for SleetSleet2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 75.00%SE 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 98.00%SSE 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 95.00%S 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 72.00%SSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 63.00%SSW 16 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 76.00%SSW 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 78.00%SSW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 82.00%SSW 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 63.00%SW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 16.00%SW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00%SSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 6.00%SSW 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%SSW 18 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00%SSW 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 12.00%SW 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 10.00%SW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%SW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 15.00%WSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 14.00%WSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 16.00%WSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 16.00%WSW 13 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps140.900
Median Mbps107.000
Maximum Mbps331.000

OL2 8HZ has an average download speed of 140.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

403 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

88% of postcodes (1,039,819) have slower broadband speeds.

12% of postcodes (144,419) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps18.200
Median Mbps19.500
Maximum Mbps36.000

OL2 8HZ has an average upload speed of 18.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

4,775 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

88% of postcodes (1,047,550) have slower upload speeds.

11% of postcodes (132,316) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School

Address: St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School, Coleridge Road, Sholver, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 4RL

Distance: 0.86 miles

School Website

Contact: 01616249290

Buckstones Primary School

Address: Buckstones Primary School, Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8HN

Distance: 0.37 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617705850

East Crompton St George's CofE School

Address: East Crompton St George's CofE School, George Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8AX

Distance: 0.24 miles

School Website

Contact: 01706847502

Rushcroft Primary School

Address: Rushcroft Primary School, Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7YL

Distance: 0.79 miles

School Website

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: 0.39 miles

School Website

Contact: 01706847360

Crompton Primary School

Address: Crompton Primary School, Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7HD

Distance: 0.76 miles

School Website

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: 0.77 miles

School Website

Contact: 01706847218

Beal Vale Primary School

Address: Beal Vale Primary School, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY

Distance: 0.46 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: 1.17 miles

School Website

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:

Fir Bank Primary School

Address: Fir Bank Primary School, Grasmere Road, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6SJ

Distance: 1.75 miles

Contact:

Royton Hall Primary School

Address: Royton Hall Primary School, High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6RW

Distance: 1.46 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617707640

Thornham St James CofE Primary School

Address: Thornham St James CofE Primary School, Castleton Road, Thornham, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6XT

Distance: 1.86 miles

School Website

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: 1.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01616522558

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: 1.92 miles

School Website

Contact: 01616249885

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: 1.04 miles

School Website

Contact: 01706847451

Royton and Crompton School

Address: Royton and Crompton School, Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT

Distance: 1.17 miles

Contact:

Nearest Dentists

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 12 BEAL LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8PB

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: :

56 MARKET STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 56 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH

Distance: 0.37 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 84 HEYSIDE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6LS

Distance: 1.17 miles

Contact: :

ROYTON HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE

Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: :

OASIS DENTIST

Address: 118 ROCHDALE ROAD, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QF

Distance: 1.73 miles

Contact: :

RIPPONDEN ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 177 - 187 LITTLEMOOR LANE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 2SF

Distance: 1.78 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, GREENFIELD LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8QP

Distance: 0.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01706 883510

BOOTS

Address: 8 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH

Distance: 0.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01706 847115

WOLSTENHOLME & MCDIARMID LTD

Address: 67 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NP

Distance: 0.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01706 847108

WELL

Address: 4 HIGH SREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8RQ

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01706 842973

LIFESTYLE PHARMACY

Address: 160 TRENT ROAD, HIGH CROMPTON, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 7QR

Distance: 1.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01706 841391

HOBBS PHARMACY

Address: 679 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU

Distance: 1.18 miles

Contact: tel: 01616 201400

Nearest Opticians

ROBERT GLASS OPTICIANS LTD - SHAW

Address: 36 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH

Distance: 0.37 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SHAW)

Address: 63 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, OL2 8NP

Distance: 0.40 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (ROYTON)

Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD

Distance: 1.77 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ROYTON)

Address: 3 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 5QD

Distance: 1.77 miles

Contact: :

OLDHAM HUDDERSFIELD RD

Address: HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3LG

Distance: 2.32 miles

Contact: :

GRAHAM NUSSBAUM LTD

Address: 109 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 3NW

Distance: 2.35 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

OAK GABLES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST

Distance: 0.50 miles

Contact: tel: 01706 888222

VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST

Distance: 0.50 miles

Contact: tel: 01706 881028

SARAF MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU

Distance: 1.18 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 9098388

MOORSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU

Distance: 1.18 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 3448150

ROYTON HEALTH AND WELL BEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 6QW

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: :

ROYTON HEALTH AND WELL BEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: ROYTON HEALTH WELLBEING CENTRE, PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 6QW

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: :

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: 3.94 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: 4.52 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: 3.98 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: 3.59 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: 3.94 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: 4.04 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: 5.23 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M62 J21
Distance: 2.82 miles
Driving Time: 5.74 minutes
A627(M) J1
Distance: 3.03 miles
Driving Time: 6.12 minutes
M62 J20
Distance: 5.51 miles
Driving Time: 8.46 minutes
M62 J22
Distance: 5.88 miles
Driving Time: 9.60 minutes
M60 J22
Distance: 5.98 miles
Driving Time: 10.38 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyOldham East and Saddleworth
Member or Parliament
Debbie Abrahams
Debbie Abrahams
Contact DetailsContact Debbie Abrahams
Political PartyLabour

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
YearHighLowAverageSales
2014£62,500£62,500£62,5001
2015£106,000£106,000£106,0001
2016£55,000£55,000£55,0001
2017£100,000£121,000£92,1805
2021£60,000£60,000£60,0001
2022£133,000£145,000£134,3333
2023£120,000£120,000£120,0001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near OL2 8HZ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Iceland, Market Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8NR0.57 miles Directions to Iceland
Asda, Greenfield Lane, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8QP0.59 miles Directions to Asda
Aldi, Refuge Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8RH0.71 miles Directions to Aldi
Asda, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL4 2RB3.28 miles Directions to Asda
Aldi, Elizabethan Way, Milnrow, ROCHDALE, OL16 4GJ4.00 miles Directions to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near OL2 8HZ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH6.05 miles Directions to Birch Service Area
Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH6.05 miles Directions to Birch Service Area
Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ7.64 miles Directions to Bridgehall Lane
Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX8.56 miles Directions to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping

Mcdonald's Restaurants near OL2 8HZ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY2.25 miles Directions to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY
McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX2.56 miles Directions to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX
McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA2.74 miles Directions to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA
McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF3.13 miles Directions to McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF

KFC Restaurants near OL2 8HZ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ2.25 miles Directions to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road
KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX2.56 miles Directions to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park
KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA2.74 miles Directions to KFC Oldham - High Street
KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF3.13 miles Directions to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park
KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA5.28 miles Directions to KFC Manchester - Middleton