OL2 8RH 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 (8RH) 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 RH.
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 8RH postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL2 8RH postcode have the street address of Refuge Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL2 8RH postcode is home to a bustling 47 residents!
OL2 8RH is within the town of Shaw.
The OL2 8RH postcode area is composed of 92.86% residential properties, 7.14% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL2 8RH are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in OL2 8RH are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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OL2 8RH: Points of Interest
Aldi Stores Ltd.
Aldi Stores Ltd. is a large-scale supermarket offering a wide range of products located at 1 Refuge Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8RH.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 92.86% |
| Commercial | 7.14% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL2 8RH
The telephone area code for OL2 8RH is 01706 Rochdale.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.5745934947 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.09415072493 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Shaw
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 13 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 | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Mist | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°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 | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Mist | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Mist | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Mist | 13.0°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 | 15.0°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 | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°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 | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°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 | 81.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
OL2 8RH has an average download speed of 81.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
694 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
56% of postcodes (660,258) have slower broadband speeds.
44% of postcodes (523,689) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
OL2 8RH 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
Buckstones Primary School
Address: Buckstones Primary School, Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8HN
Distance: 0.76 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: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01706847502
Rushcroft Primary School
Address: Rushcroft Primary School, Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7YL
Distance: 0.80 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: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01706847360
Crompton Primary School
Address: Crompton Primary School, Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7HD
Distance: 0.41 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: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01706847218
Beal Vale Primary School
Address: Beal Vale Primary School, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
Distance: 0.47 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: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01617708309
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Address: Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School, Blackshaw Lane, Heyside, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Thorp Primary School
Address: Thorp Primary School, Westerdale Drive, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5TY
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact:
Royton Hall Primary School
Address: Royton Hall Primary School, High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6RW
Distance: 1.02 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: 1.55 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: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01616522558
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: St Paul's CofE Primary School, Hindle Drive, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5LU
Distance: 1.70 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: 1.49 miles
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: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01706847451
Royton and Crompton School
Address: Royton and Crompton School, Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
The Oldham Academy North
Address: The Oldham Academy North, Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01616522428
Nearest Dentists
56 MARKET STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 56 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 BEAL LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8PB
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 HEYSIDE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6LS
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QW
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTIST
Address: 118 ROCHDALE ROAD, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 6QF
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
RIPPONDEN ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 177 - 187 LITTLEMOOR LANE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 2SF
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
WELL
Address: 4 HIGH SREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8RQ
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 842973
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, GREENFIELD LANE, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8QP
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 883510
WOLSTENHOLME & MCDIARMID LTD
Address: 67 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NP
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 847108
BOOTS
Address: 8 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 847115
LIFESTYLE PHARMACY
Address: 160 TRENT ROAD, HIGH CROMPTON, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 7QR
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 841391
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: 679 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 201400
Nearest Opticians
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SHAW)
Address: 63 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, OL2 8NP
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT GLASS OPTICIANS LTD - SHAW
Address: 36 MARKET STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8NH
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ROYTON)
Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 5QD
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ROYTON)
Address: 3 MARKET SQUARE, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 5QD
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
OLDHAM HUDDERSFIELD RD
Address: HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3LG
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
JOHN CLEGG OPTICIANS
Address: 79 YORKSHIRE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3ST
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
OAK GABLES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 888222
VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, SHAW, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL2 8ST
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 881028
SARAF MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 9098388
MOORSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3448150
ROYTON HEALTH AND WELL BEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 6QW
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
ROYTON HEALTH AND WELL BEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ROYTON HEALTH WELLBEING CENTRE, PARK STREET, ROYTON, OLDHAM, OL2 6QW
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
Mossley (Manchester)
Address: Mossley station, Manchester Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 0AB
Postcode: OL5 0AB
Line: Huddersfield line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.66 miles
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: 4.09 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: 3.60 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: 3.47 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: 3.65 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: 4.73 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: 4.11 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: 4.80 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: 6.95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £151,000 | £151,000 | £151,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Refuge Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8RH | 0.00 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, Greenfield Lane, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8QP | 0.12 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Market Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8NR | 0.26 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL4 2RB | 2.99 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Asda, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 3.41 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.66 miles | Directions to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.66 miles | Directions to Birch Service Area |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 7.30 miles | Directions to Bridgehall Lane |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 8.22 miles | Directions to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 2.01 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 2.12 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX |
| McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 2.39 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA |
| McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 3.14 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 1.99 miles | Directions to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 2.12 miles | Directions to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 2.39 miles | Directions to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 3.14 miles | Directions to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park |
| KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA | 4.84 miles | Directions to KFC Manchester - Middleton |