OL8 2LQ Postcode in Oldham


OL8 2LQ is the Postcode in South Croft

OL8 2LQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (OL8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LQ) 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 OL8.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case OL8 2.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.

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 OL8 2LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the OL8 2LQ postcode have the street address of South Croft

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL8 2LQ postcode is home to a bustling 137 residents!

OL8 2LQ is within the town of OLDHAM.

The OL8 2LQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in OL8 2LQ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced and mid-terraced.

Most properties in OL8 2LQ are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for OL8 2LQ

The telephone area code for OL8 2LQ is 0161 Manchester.

Map Coordinates

Latitude53.5244435502
Longitude-2.09912241606

Retail and Shopping near OL8 2LQ

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
ASHTON ROAD OLDHAM 0.64 OL8 1QN View on Google Maps
ABBEYHILLS ROAD OLDHAM 0.66 OL8 2BS View on Google Maps
GLODWICK OLDHAM 0.74 OL4 1AH View on Google Maps
COPSTERHILL ROAD OLDHAM 0.76 OL8 1QQ View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Oldham 1.41 NNW 330.57
Lees 1.44 NE 49.41
Chadderton 2.13 NW 310.64
Mossley 2.22 E 101.21
Ashton-under-Lyne 2.37 S 174.69
Failsworth 2.85 WSW 247.41
Stalybridge 3.31 SSE 147.97
Droylsden 3.56 SSW 211.88
Shaw 3.74 N 2.53
Middleton 4.43 WNW 294.08

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Hathershaw

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00%SSE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00%SE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00%SSE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00%SSE 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%S 2 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%S 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00%SSE 2 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 15.00%SSE 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 19.00%SSE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00%S 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 15.00%S 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 16.00%SSW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 44.00%SW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 46.00%W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%WNW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%WNW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 6.00%WNW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%WNW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00%NW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 1.00%NW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 1.00%NW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 3.00%NNW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 1.00%NNW 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%NNW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00%NW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for MistMist5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 15.00%NW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for MistMist6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 15.00%NW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 6.00%NNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%NNW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 7.00%NNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00%N 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps87.600
Median Mbps107.000
Maximum Mbps331.000

OL8 2LQ has an average download speed of 87.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

744 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

59% of postcodes (703,165) have slower broadband speeds.

41% of postcodes (480,732) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps10.600
Median Mbps10.000
Maximum Mbps36.000

OL8 2LQ has an average upload speed of 10.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

6,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

27% of postcodes (319,531) have slower upload speeds.

72% of postcodes (858,168) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Medlock Valley Community School

Address: Medlock Valley Community School, Deanshut Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2PN

Distance: 0.10 miles

Contact:

St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School

Address: St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School, St Martin's Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2PY

Distance: 0.26 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617706500

Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School

Address: Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School, Fir Tree Avenue, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2SR

Distance: 0.46 miles

School Website

Contact: 01616243035

Broadfield Primary School

Address: Broadfield Primary School, Goddard Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1LH

Distance: 0.74 miles

Contact:

Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School

Address: Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School, Heron Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JD

Distance: 1.05 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617707260

Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School

Address: Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School, Heron Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JD

Distance: 1.05 miles

Contact:

Limehurst Community Primary School

Address: Limehurst Community Primary School, White Bank Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3JQ

Distance: 1.28 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617707220

Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

Address: Glodwick Infant and Nursery School, Glodwick Road, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, OL4 1AJ

Distance: 0.79 miles

School Website

Contact: 01618238610

Alexandra Park Junior School

Address: Alexandra Park Junior School, Brook Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2BE

Distance: 0.54 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617708321

Greenhill Academy

Address: Greenhill Academy, Harmony Street, Glodwick, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1RR

Distance: 0.91 miles

School Website

Contact: 01612600621

Greenhill Primary School

Address: Greenhill Primary School, Harmony Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1RR

Distance: 0.91 miles

Contact:

Coppice Primary Academy

Address: Coppice Primary Academy, Burlington Avenue, Coppice, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1AP

Distance: 0.97 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617703543

Werneth Primary School

Address: Werneth Primary School, Coppice Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4BL

Distance: 1.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617705333

England Secondary Schools

The Hathershaw College

Address: The Hathershaw College, Bellfield Avenue, Hathershaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3EP

Distance: 0.54 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617708555

Oasis Academy Oldham

Address: Oasis Academy Oldham, Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JZ

Distance: 1.40 miles

School Website

Contact: 01616249630

England Higher Schools

Oldham Sixth Form College

Address: Oldham Sixth Form College, Union Street West, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1XU

Distance: 1.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01612878000

The Oldham College

Address: The Oldham College, Rochdale Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 6AA

Distance: 1.52 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617854000

Nearest Dentists

TANHILL LANE (DENTAL PRACTICE)

Address: TANHILL LANE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 2QL

Distance: 0.31 miles

Contact: :

RAVAT AND RAY

Address: TANHILL LANE, OLDHAM, OL8 2QL

Distance: 0.31 miles

Contact: :

MARJORY LEES DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 283 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 1NN

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 234 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 1QN

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: :

ABBEY HILLS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 12 ABBEY HILLS ROAD, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL8 2BS

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

221 HOLLINS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 221 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3AA

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

ASHTON ROAD PHARMACY

Address: 366 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HF

Distance: 0.50 miles

Contact: tel: 01616 243085

WELL

Address: 388-390 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HF

Distance: 0.50 miles

Contact: tel: 01616 651011

LOMAS PHARMACY

Address: 586 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HW

Distance: 0.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01616 247738

CHEMIST CORNER INTERNET PHARMACY

Address: 3 BROOK LANE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 2BD

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6275555

SEEMED PHARMACY

Address: 165 WATERLOO STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1EN

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6207100

GLODWICK PHARMACY

Address: GLODWICK HEALTH CENTRE, GLODWICK ROAD, OLDHAM, OL4 1YN

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01616 204720

Nearest Opticians

HATHERSHAW OPTICIANS (OLDHAM)

Address: 250 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 1QN

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: :

EYE CARE OPTICIAL

Address: 152 LEES ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1PA

Distance: 1.17 miles

Contact: :

JOHN CLEGG OPTICIANS

Address: 79 YORKSHIRE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3ST

Distance: 1.29 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (OLDHAM)

Address: 1 TOWN SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1XD

Distance: 1.31 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (OLDHAM)

Address: UNIT 6 LOWER MALL, SPINDLES SHOPPING CENTRE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1HE

Distance: 1.32 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (OLDHAM)

Address: 9 CURZON STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3AE

Distance: 1.37 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

HILL TOP SURGERY

Address: FITTON HILL N C, FIRCROFT ROAD, FITTON HILL, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 2QD

Distance: 0.31 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6222760

OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES

Address: LANGHAM HOUSE, 368 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HF

Distance: 0.50 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6244716

ALEXANDRA GROUP MED PRACT

Address: 137 GLODWICK ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1YN

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6229210

SUNVALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: SUN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 137 GLODWICK ROAD, OLDHAM, OL4 1YN

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6229230

GLODWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: GLODWICK PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 137 GLODWICK ROAD, OLDHAM, OL4 1YN

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6229220

BARLEY CLOUGH MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: BARLEY CLOUGH MEDICAL CENTRE, NUGGET STREET, OLDHAM, OL4 1BN

Distance: 0.94 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: 2.43 miles

Ashton-under-Lyne

Address: Ashton-under-Lyne station, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6JP

Postcode: OL6 6JP

Line: Huddersfield line

Company: Northern

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.30 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: 3.62 miles

Stalybridge

Address: Stalybridge station, Rassbottom Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 1RF

Postcode: SK15 1RF

Line: Huddersfield line

Company: TransPennine Express

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 3.16 miles

Newton for Hyde

Address: Newton for Hyde station, Sheffield Road, Newton, Greater Manchester, SK14 2PJ

Postcode: SK14 2PJ

Line: Glossop line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 4.86 miles

Hyde North

Address: Hyde North station, Junction Street, Hyde, Greater Manchester, SK16 5RH

Postcode: SK16 5RH

Line: Hope Valley line|Glossop line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 4.19 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: 3.49 miles

Moston

Address: Moston station, Hollinwood Avenue, Moston, Greater Manchester, M40 0JT

Postcode: M40 0JT

Line: Calder Valley line

Company: Northern

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.99 miles

Flowery Field

Address: Flowery Field station, Bennett Street, Flowery Field, Greater Manchester, SK14 4BZ

Postcode: SK14 4BZ

Line: Hope Valley line|Glossop line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 4.40 miles

Hyde Central

Address: Hyde Central station, Great Norbury Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 1AA

Postcode: SK14 1AA

Line: Hope Valley line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.05 miles

Fairfield

Address: Fairfield station, Booth Road, Fairfield, Greater Manchester, M43 6TT

Postcode: M43 6TT

Line: Hope Valley line|Glossop line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 4.11 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: 3.49 miles

Denton

Address: Denton station, Manchester Road North, Denton, Greater Manchester, M34 3NS

Postcode: M34 3NS

Line: Stockport to Stalybridge line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 4.84 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: 6.34 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: 5.68 miles

Ashburys

Address: Ashburys station, Pottery Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 5BY

Postcode: M12 5BY

Line: Hope Valley line|Glossop line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.36 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M60 J22
Distance: 2.39 miles
Driving Time: 5.84 minutes
A627(M) J1
Distance: 3.08 miles
Driving Time: 6.16 minutes
M60 J21
Distance: 3.27 miles
Driving Time: 7.28 minutes
M60 J20
Distance: 5.31 miles
Driving Time: 11.48 minutes
M60 J23
Distance: 5.98 miles
Driving Time: 9.64 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyOldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Member or Parliament
Jim McMahon
Jim McMahon
Contact DetailsContact Jim McMahon
Political PartyLabour (Co-op)

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
2016£91,000£52,000£71,5002
2018£81,000£81,000£81,0001
2019£114,950£114,950£114,9501
2020£100,000£100,000£100,0001
2021£85,000£85,000£85,0001

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 OL8 2LQ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Iceland, Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road, OLDHAM, OL4 1SA1.62 miles Directions to Iceland
Sainsburys, Union Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1DJ1.91 miles Directions to Sainsburys
Iceland, Albion Street, OLDHAM, OL1 3BB2.22 miles Directions to Iceland
Asda, Hollins Road, OLDHAM, OL8 4JZ2.25 miles Directions to Asda
Asda, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL4 2RB2.85 miles Directions to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near OL8 2LQ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH6.22 miles Directions to Birch Service Area
Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH6.23 miles Directions to Birch Service Area
Unit 16, Piccadilly Station, Manchester, M1 2BN6.29 miles Directions to Unit 16, Piccadilly Station
2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, M2 3AN6.45 miles Directions to 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly

Mcdonald's Restaurants near OL8 2LQ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA1.32 miles Directions to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA
McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY1.48 miles Directions to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY
McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL2.31 miles Directions to McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL
McDonald's, Warrington Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7JG2.49 miles Directions to McDonald's, Warrington Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7JG

KFC Restaurants near OL8 2LQ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA1.32 miles Directions to KFC Oldham - High Street
KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ1.49 miles Directions to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road
KFC, Sisson Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0FF2.65 miles Directions to KFC Oldham - Sisson Street
KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX2.80 miles Directions to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park
KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA4.62 miles Directions to KFC Manchester - Middleton