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The OL6 8 postcode sector is within the county of Greater Manchester.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL6 8 postcode sector is home to a bustling 11,366 residents!
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations. Letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the last two letters of a postcode. With 258 postcodes already in use, this leaves 142 units available.
The OL6 8 postal code covers the settlement of ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE.
The OL6 8 Postcode shares a border with OL4 5 (OLDHAM, Lees, Grotton), OL6 6 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE), OL6 7 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE), OL6 9 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE), OL7 9 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE) and OL8 2 (OLDHAM).
Map of the OL6 8 Postcode Sector
Explore the OL6 8 postcode sector by using our interactive map.
The sector is within the post town of ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE.
OL6 8 is a postcode sector within the OL6 postcode district which is within the OL Oldham postcode area.
The Royal Mail delivery office for the OL6 8 postal sector is the Ashton Under Lyne Delivery Office.
The area of the OL6 8 postcode sector is 1.57 square miles which is 4.05 square kilometres or 1,001.78 square acres.
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Official List of Streets
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE (166 Streets)
Unofficial Streets or Alternative Spellings
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
ALDERLEY STREET CANTERBURY STREET CASTLETON GROVE EASON WAY FRESHWATER DRIVE GORSEY LANE HURST CROSS HURST GROVE JERSEY STREET LILY LANES MELVILLE STREET NOOK LANE OLDHAM ROAD THE LADYSMITH TWIRL HILL ROAD WEYMOUTH ROAD ASHTON TO OLDHAM GREENWAY BERKELEY BUSINESS PARK GREENHURST ROAD HAZELHURST CLOSE LORDSFIELDS AVENUE PARK BRIDGE ROAD ST CHRISTOPHERS ROAD WAGGON ROADOLDHAM
ABBEY HILLS ROAD ALT LANE LEES NEW ROADWeather Forecast for OL6 8
Weather Forecast for Hurst
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 65.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 18.00% | S 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 23.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 25.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 48.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 21.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | S 2 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | S 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | S 2 mph |
Schools and Places of Education Within the OL6 8 Postcode Sector
Great Academy Ashton
Academy sponsor led
Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8RF
Head: Mr David Waugh
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Inspection: 2023-03-08 (655 days ago)
Website: Visit Great Academy Ashton Website
Phone: 01612419555
Number of Pupils: 1292
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8JS
Head: Mr Jonathon Hobday
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2022-07-06 (900 days ago)
Website: Visit Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Website
Phone: 01613304049
Number of Pupils: 196
Lawrence House
Other independent school
The Coach House, Ashton-Under-Lyne, , OL6 8AJ
Head: Mr Jason Travis
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2019-12-11 (1838 days ago)
Website: Visit Lawrence House Website
Phone: 01614831505
Number of Pupils: 1
Oasis Academy Broadoak
Academy converter
Norman Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8QG
Head: Mrs Fiona Lomas
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2021-09-15 (1194 days ago)
Website: Visit Oasis Academy Broadoak Website
Phone: 01613303105
Number of Pupils: 397
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy
Academy converter
Rose Hill Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8YG
Head: Miss Gemma Yapp
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-05-17 (585 days ago)
Website: Visit Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy Website
Phone: 01613438485
Number of Pupils: 396
St Damian's RC Science College
Voluntary aided school
Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8BH
Head: Mr Sheldon Logue
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Inspection: 2023-06-07 (564 days ago)
Website: Visit St Damian's RC Science College Website
Phone: 01613305974
Number of Pupils: 837
House Prices in the OL6 8 Postcode Sector
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £244,999 | 10 | £205,660 | 43 | £212,437 | 24 | £185,741 | 25 |
| Semi-Detached | £141,513 | 73 | £142,149 | 82 | £127,464 | 46 | £123,944 | 89 |
| Terraced | £103,500 | 44 | £102,198 | 45 | £102,796 | 58 | £92,210 | 50 |
| Flats | £66,917 | 6 | £99,980 | 2 | £57,000 | 1 | £70,150 | 5 |
Important Postcodes OL6 8 in the Postcode Sector
OL6 8BH is the postcode for St Damian's RC Science College, Lees Road, SPORTS, St Damian's RC Science College, Lees Road, ST DAMIANS R C SCIENCE COLLEGE, LEES ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, and St Damians R C Science College, Lees Road
OL6 8JS is the postcode for Hurst Knoll Junior & Infant School, Ladbrooke Road
OL6 8QG is the postcode for OASIS ACADEMY BROADOAK, NORMAN ROAD, and Broadoak Cp School, Norman Road
OL6 8RF is the postcode for Great Acadmies Ashton, Broadoak Rd, and Great Academy Ashton, Broadoak Road
OL6 8TU is the postcode for The Waterhouse, 148 St. Albans Avenue
OL6 8XN is the postcode for Holden Clough Primary School, St. Albans Avenue
OL6 8YG is the postcode for Rosehill Methodist Community Primary School, Rose Hill Road
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