OL2 8RH Postcode in Shaw


OL2 8RH is a Postcode in Refuge Street

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:

  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 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 TypePercentage
Residential92.86%
Commercial7.14%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for OL2 8RH

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

Map Coordinates

Latitude53.5745934947
Longitude-2.09415072493

Retail and Shopping near OL2 8RH

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
HIGH STREET OLDHAM SHAW 0.07 OL2 8RQ View on Google Maps
MARKET STREET OLDHAM SHAW 0.16 OL2 8NR View on Google Maps
MILNROW ROAD OLDHAM SHAW 0.30 OL2 8EQ View on Google Maps
ROCHDALE ROAD OLDHAM SHAW 0.31 OL2 7SA View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Shaw 0.27 N 351.51
Royton 1.30 WSW 240.56
Oldham 2.41 SSW 201.79
Milnrow 2.64 NNW 343.03
Lees 2.68 SSE 160.60
Chadderton 2.77 SW 221.06
Rochdale 3.90 NW 318.81
Heywood 5.37 WNW 284.32
Ashton-under-Lyne 5.83 S 179.86
Bury 8.51 W 278.56

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Shaw

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
12:00 to 15:00symbol for SleetSleet2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 85.00%WNW 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 42.00%WNW 25 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 9.00%NW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00%NW 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00%NW 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00%NW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%NW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%WNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%W 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 15.00%WSW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 21.00%SSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 19.00%SSW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 23.00%SSW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 25.00%SW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for DrizzleDrizzle9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 34.00%WSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for DrizzleDrizzle9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 34.00%WSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for MistMist10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 26.00%WSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 17.00%WSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00%WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 14.00%WSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 15.00%WSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00%SW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 15.00%SW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 15.00%SW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 15.00%WSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 15.00%WSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00%SW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00%SW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00%SW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00%SW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 14.00%SSW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00%SSW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00%SSW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%SSW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00%S 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00%S 2 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps81.500
Median Mbps78.100
Maximum Mbps205.000

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

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps15.100
Median Mbps19.500
Maximum Mbps21.000

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

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: 0.64 miles

School Website

Contact: 01706847502

Rushcroft Primary School

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

Distance: 0.80 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: 0.42 miles

School Website

Contact: 01706847360

Crompton Primary School

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

Distance: 0.41 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: 0.35 miles

School Website

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

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: 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

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: 1.55 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: 1.38 miles

School Website

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

School Website

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

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: 0.80 miles

School Website

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

School Website

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

A627(M) J1
Distance: 2.44 miles
Driving Time: 5.03 minutes
M62 J21
Distance: 2.67 miles
Driving Time: 5.79 minutes
M60 J21
Distance: 4.61 miles
Driving Time: 8.52 minutes
M62 J20
Distance: 4.91 miles
Driving Time: 7.48 minutes
M60 J22
Distance: 5.40 miles
Driving Time: 9.29 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
2015£135,000£135,000£135,0001
2019£70,000£70,000£70,0001
2020£151,000£151,000£151,0001
2022£80,000£80,000£80,0001

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What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near OL2 8RH
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Aldi, Refuge Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8RH0.00 miles Directions to Aldi
Asda, Greenfield Lane, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8QP0.12 miles Directions to Asda
Iceland, Market Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8NR0.26 miles Directions to Iceland
Asda, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL4 2RB2.99 miles Directions to Asda
Asda, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX3.41 miles Directions to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near OL2 8RH
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH5.66 miles Directions to Birch Service Area
Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH5.66 miles Directions to Birch Service Area
Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ7.30 miles Directions to Bridgehall Lane
Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX8.22 miles Directions to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping

Mcdonald's Restaurants near OL2 8RH
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY2.01 miles Directions to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY
McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX2.12 miles Directions to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX
McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA2.39 miles Directions to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA
McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF3.14 miles Directions to McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF

KFC Restaurants near OL2 8RH
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ1.99 miles Directions to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road
KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX2.12 miles Directions to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park
KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA2.39 miles Directions to KFC Oldham - High Street
KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF3.14 miles Directions to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park
KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA4.84 miles Directions to KFC Manchester - Middleton