Map of the OL8 Postcode District
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Where is the OL8 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to OL8
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham | 1.34 | N |
| Chadderton | 1.78 | NNW |
| Lees | 2.04 | ENE |
| Failsworth | 2.21 | WSW |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 2.41 | SSE |
| Mossley | 2.85 | E |
| Royton | 2.95 | N |
| Droylsden | 3.16 | SSW |
| Dukinfield | 3.45 | SSE |
| Stalybridge | 3.62 | SE |
| Middleton | 3.90 | WNW |
| Shaw | 3.93 | NNE |
| Denton | 4.61 | S |
| Hyde | 5.15 | SSE |
| Milnrow | 6.11 | N |
| Manchester | 6.17 | WSW |
| Heywood | 6.55 | NW |
| Rochdale | 6.73 | NNW |
| Whitefield | 7.56 | WNW |
| Romiley | 7.60 | S |
The post town for this district is OLDHAM.
Postcode Information for District OL8 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 845)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL8 3 | 230 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL8 2 | 220 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL8 1 | 204 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL8 4 | 187 |
| Hawksley Industrial Estate | OLDHAM | OL8 4 | 3 |
| Bardsley | OLDHAM | OL8 3 | 1 |
Retail and Shopping in OL8
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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ASHTON ROAD
OLDHAM
93
OL8 1QN
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HOLLINS ROAD
OLDHAM
61
OL8 4LB
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ABBEYHILLS ROAD
OLDHAM
15
OL8 2BS
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KING STREET
OLDHAM
15
OL8 1DP
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LEE STREET
OLDHAM
15
OL8 1EG
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ELM ROAD
OLDHAM
11
OL8 3JZ
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MANCHESTER ROAD
OLDHAM
11
OL8 4PB
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COPSTERHILL ROAD
OLDHAM
10
OL8 1QQ
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WERNETH HALL ROAD
OLDHAM
8
OL8 4BA
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CHAMBER ROAD
OLDHAM
7
OL8 1AA
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HERON STREET
OLDHAM
7
OL8 4JR
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GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE
OLDHAM
6
OL8 1AH
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TROUGH GATE
OLDHAM
6
OL8 3TH
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHTON ROAD | OLDHAM | 93 | OL8 1QN | View on Google Maps | |
| HOLLINS ROAD | OLDHAM | 61 | OL8 4LB | View on Google Maps | |
| ABBEYHILLS ROAD | OLDHAM | 15 | OL8 2BS | View on Google Maps | |
| KING STREET | OLDHAM | 15 | OL8 1DP | View on Google Maps | |
| LEE STREET | OLDHAM | 15 | OL8 1EG | View on Google Maps | |
| ELM ROAD | OLDHAM | 11 | OL8 3JZ | View on Google Maps | |
| MANCHESTER ROAD | OLDHAM | 11 | OL8 4PB | View on Google Maps | |
| COPSTERHILL ROAD | OLDHAM | 10 | OL8 1QQ | View on Google Maps | |
| WERNETH HALL ROAD | OLDHAM | 8 | OL8 4BA | View on Google Maps | |
| CHAMBER ROAD | OLDHAM | 7 | OL8 1AA | View on Google Maps | |
| HERON STREET | OLDHAM | 7 | OL8 4JR | View on Google Maps | |
| GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE | OLDHAM | 6 | OL8 1AH | View on Google Maps | |
| TROUGH GATE | OLDHAM | 6 | OL8 3TH | View on Google Maps |
In the OL8 postcode district, the primary settlement is Oldham, which is located in the Greater Manchester county. Other significant settlements include Bardsley and Hawksley Industrial Estate. The most significant post town in this district is Oldham.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Oldham District (B) area with a total of 830 postal codes.
The OL8 postal code covers the settlement of OLDHAM.
The OL8 Postcode shares a border with M35 (Failsworth), OL6 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE), OL7 (ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE), OL4 (OLDHAM, Lees, Springhead) and OL9 (Chadderton, OLDHAM).
Dentists in the OL8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 234 ASHTON ROAD , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 1QN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 756 HOLLINS ROAD , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 4SA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | 221 Hollins Road (dental Surgery) | 221 HOLLINS ROAD , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 3AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | M60 Dental Care | 872-874 HOLLINS ROAD , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 4SR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Marjory Lees Dental Centre | 283 ASHTON ROAD , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 1NN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Tanhill Lane (dental Practice) | TANHILL LANE , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 2QL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 7 | Abbey Hills Road (dental Surgery) | 12 ABBEY HILLS ROAD , OLDHAM , GREATER MANCHESTER , OL8 2BS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 8 | Ravat And Ray | TANHILL LANE , OLDHAM , OL8 2QL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the OL8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollinwood Medical Practice | , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 3TR | GP PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Hill Top Surgery | , FIRCROFT ROAD , FITTON HILL , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 2QD | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | John Street Medical Practice | , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 1DF | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Oldham Medical Services | , 368 ASHTON ROAD , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 3HF | GP PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Littletown Family Med Pract | , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 4LR | GP PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Hollinwood Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | , OLDHAM , OL8 3TR | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the OL8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashton Road Pharmacy | 366 ASHTON ROAD , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 3HF | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Suburb Pharmacy | 390 HOLLINS ROAD , OLDHAM , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 3BE | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Yates Pharmacy | 733-735 HOLLINS ROAD , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 3SY | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Well | 388-390 ASHTON ROAD , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 3HF | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Lomas Pharmacy | 586 ASHTON ROAD , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 3HW | PHARMACY | |
| 6 | Click 2 Pharmacy | 33 WERNETH HALL ROAD , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 4BB | PHARMACY | |
| 7 | Chemist Corner Internet Pharmacy | 3 BROOK LANE , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 2BD | PHARMACY | |
| 8 | St Chads Pharmacy | ST CHADS CENTRE , LIME GREEN PARADE , LIMEHURST , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 3HH | PHARMACY | |
| 9 | Iconnect Pharmacy | UNIT 23 , MERIDIAN CENTRE , KING STREET , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 1EZ | PHARMACY | |
| 10 | Everest Pharmacy Oldham | 57 MANCHESTER ROAD , OLDHAM , OL8 4LN | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the OL8 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VISION CARE AT HOME | OFFICE 2.04 , HOLLINWOOD BUSINESS CENTRE , ALBERT STREET , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 3QL | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | VISION CARE AT HOME NORTH WEST LTD | 215B HOLLINWOOD BUSINESS CENTRE , ALBERT STREET , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 3QL | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | HATHERSHAW OPTICIANS (OLDHAM) | 250 ASHTON ROAD , OLDHAM , LANCASHIRE , OL8 1QN | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | OLDHAM EYE CLINIC (ASHTON ROAD) | M IBRAHIM CENTRE , ASHTON ROAD , OLDHAM , OL8 1NN | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
Coppice Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Burlington Avenue , Coppice , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 1AP
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Hulmes (Head of Academy)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Lee Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 1EF
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Mitchell (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Broadfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Goddard Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 1LH
Headteacher: Ms Patricia Stennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: St Thomas Street , Werneth , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 1SE
Headteacher: Mrs Angela Knowles (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Plum Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 1TJ
Headteacher: Mr Salman Ahmed Chowdhury ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Oldham Sixth Form College
Phase: 16 plus
Address: Union Street West , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 1XU
Headteacher: Ms Suzannah Reeves ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Alexandra Park Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address: Brook Lane , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 2BE
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Lee Seabright (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Alt Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Alt Lane , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 2EL
Headteacher: Ms Katie Jordon (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Medlock Valley Community School
Phase: Primary
Address: Deanshut Road , Fitton Hill , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 2PN
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Needham (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: St Martin's Road , Fitton Hill , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 2PY
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Woodward (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Fir Tree Avenue , Fitton Hill , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 2SR
Headteacher: Mrs Tracy Cavanagh (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
The Hathershaw College
Phase: Secondary
Address: Bellfield Avenue , Hathershaw , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 3EP
Headteacher: Mr Mark Giles (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Limehurst Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: White Bank Road , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 3JQ
Headteacher: Mr Mark Roberts (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Holy Family RC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Lime Green Road , Limehurst Village , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 3NG
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Booth (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
New Bridge School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Roman Road , Hollinwood , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 3PH
Headteacher: Mr Gavin Lyons ()
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Hollinwood Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Roman Road , Hollinwood , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 3PT
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Millard ()
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Oasis Academy Limeside
Phase: Primary
Address: Third Avenue , Limeside , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 3SB
Headteacher: Mrs Lauren Norris (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Werneth Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Coppice Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 4BL
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Bell (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Heron Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 4JD
Headteacher: Mr Nigel Fowler (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Heron Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 4JD
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Egan-Walsh ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Oasis Academy Oldham
Phase: Secondary
Address: Hollins Road , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 4JZ
Headteacher: Mrs Marie Dillon (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Hive Street , Hollinwood , Oldham
Postcode: OL8 4QS
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Whittle (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M60 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.59
Average Driving Distance: 1.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 823
M60 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.95
Average Driving Distance: 2.35
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 823
A627(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.26
Average Driving Distance: 2.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 823
M62 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.51
Average Driving Distance: 4.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 149
M60 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.21
Average Driving Distance: 4.89
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 718
M60 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.33
Average Driving Distance: 6.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
M60 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.39
Average Driving Distance: 4.27
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 672
M67 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.28
Average Driving Distance: 7.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 78
M67 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.24
Average Driving Distance: 7.19
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 27
Weather Forecast for Hathershaw
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Heavy rain | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 82.00% | W 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 18.00% | W 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 44.00% | W 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sleet shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 84.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 57.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 20.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 49.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Drizzle | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 34.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Drizzle | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 34.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Mist | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 25.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| OL8 1 | Oldham Delivery Office |
| OL8 2 | Oldham Delivery Office |
| OL8 3 | Oldham Delivery Office |
| OL8 4 | Oldham Delivery Office |
| O | L | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| O | L | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the OL8 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | £90,000 | £285,000 | £166,968 |
| 3 | £122,000 | £299,995 | £209,747 |
| 4 | £115,000 | £525,000 | £274,995 |
| 6 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 7 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 8 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Oldham | Ryder & Dutton | 7 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1HA | 0161 524 9964 |
 | Oldham | Hunters | 832 Hollins Road Oldham OL8 4SR | 0161 524 9079 |
 | Chadderton | Kirkham Property | 509 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9SH | 0161 524 9694 |
 | Ashton-Under-Lyne | Bridgfords | 6 Fletcher Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6BY | 0161 524 4113 |
 | covering Oldham | Purplebricks | Suite 7 First Floor Cranmore Drive Shirley Solihull B90 4RZ | 020 3834 7910 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £202,865 | 38 | £186,683 | 52 | £161,998 | 30 | £169,853 | 19 |
| Semi-Detached | £132,177 | 135 | £123,406 | 152 | £110,088 | 110 | £106,070 | 86 |
| Terraced | £85,835 | 262 | £84,336 | 295 | £74,325 | 281 | £72,177 | 249 |
| Flats | £65,957 | 13 | £47,667 | 6 | £49,094 | 4 | £72,166 | 6 |