OL8 3NP 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 (3NP) 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 OL8.
- Postal Sector. In our case OL8 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case NP.
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 3NP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL8 3NP postcode have the street address of Lower Lime Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL8 3NP postcode is home to a bustling 94 residents!
It is situated within the post town of OLDHAM within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL8 3NP is within the town of Oldham.
The OL8 3NP postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL8 3NP are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in OL8 3NP are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL8 3NP
The telephone area code for OL8 3NP is 0161 Manchester.
Map Coordinates for OL8 3NP
| Latitude | 53.5102115901 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.13060370508 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL8 3NP Postcode?
Download Speeds For OL8 3NP
| Average Mbps | 129.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 71.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
OL8 3NP has an average download speed of 129.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
544 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
83% of postcodes (988,814) have slower broadband speeds.
16% of postcodes (195,283) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For OL8 3NP
| Average Mbps | 16.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
OL8 3NP has an average upload speed of 16.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,847 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
79% of postcodes (938,360) have slower upload speeds.
20% of postcodes (237,434) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of OL8 3NP Postcode
England Primary Schools
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: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01617706500
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
Address: Canon Burrows CofE Primary School, Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9ND
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01613304755
Waterloo Primary School
Address: Waterloo Primary School, Worthington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9NA
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01613301280
Waterloo Primary School
Address: Waterloo Primary School, Worthington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9NA
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact:
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: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01616243035
Broadfield Primary School
Address: Broadfield Primary School, Goddard Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1LH
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact:
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Address: Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School, Heron Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JD
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01617707260
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School
Address: Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School, Heron Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JD
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact:
Limehurst Community Primary School
Address: Limehurst Community Primary School, White Bank Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3JQ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01617707220
Holy Family RC Primary School
Address: Holy Family RC Primary School, Lime Green Road, Limehurst Village, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3NG
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact:
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Address: Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School, Ashton Road, Woodhouses, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9WL
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01616816793
Oasis Academy Limeside
Address: Oasis Academy Limeside, Third Avenue, Limeside, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3SB
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01616887535
Stanley Road Primary School
Address: Stanley Road Primary School, Derby Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 7HX
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01617708383
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School, Hive Street, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4QS
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01617705900
Corpus Christi RC Primary School
Address: Corpus Christi RC Primary School, Stanley Road, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 7HA
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01616521275
Higher Failsworth Primary School
Address: Higher Failsworth Primary School, Stansfield Road, Failsworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, M35 9EA
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01616812645
St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, James Street, Failsworth, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M35 9PY
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
South Failsworth Community Primary School
Address: South Failsworth Community Primary School, Paddock Lane, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0NY
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01616816351
Mather Street Primary School
Address: Mather Street Primary School, Mather Street, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0DT
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01612191051
St Mary's RC Primary School
Address: St Mary's RC Primary School, Clive Road, Failsworth, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M35 0NW
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01616816663
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School, Propps Hall Drive, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0ND
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01617708400
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School
Address: Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School, Butterworth Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 8EB
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01617705460
Coppice Primary Academy
Address: Coppice Primary Academy, Burlington Avenue, Coppice, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1AP
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01617703543
Werneth Primary School
Address: Werneth Primary School, Coppice Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4BL
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01617705333
England Secondary Schools
The Hathershaw College
Address: The Hathershaw College, Bellfield Avenue, Hathershaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3EP
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01617708555
Laurus Ryecroft
Address: Laurus Ryecroft, Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7LJ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01615075500
Oasis Academy Oldham
Address: Oasis Academy Oldham, Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JZ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01616249630
Co-op Academy Failsworth
Address: Co-op Academy Failsworth, Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HA
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01616883900
Failsworth School
Address: Failsworth School, Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HA
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL8 3NP
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 756 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 4SA
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
M60 DENTAL CARE
Address: 872-874 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 4SR
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
HOLLINWOOD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 580 MANCHESTER ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL9 7LS
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
221 HOLLINS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 221 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3AA
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
VALLANCE AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 149 LORD LANE, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M35 0QH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
QUAYSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 353 OLDHAM ROAD, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M35 0AN
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL8 3NP
ST CHADS PHARMACY
Address: ST CHADS CENTRE, LIME GREEN PARADE, LIMEHURST, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HH
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6280026
YATES PHARMACY
Address: 733-735 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3SY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6811291
SUBURB PHARMACY
Address: 390 HOLLINS ROAD, OLDHAM, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3BE
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6651017
FOCUS PHARMACY
Address: THE KEPPEL BUILDING, ASHTON ROAD WEST, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, M35 0AD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 826035
LOMAS PHARMACY
Address: 586 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HW
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 247738
KAMSON PHARMACY
Address: 4 FAILSWORTH PRECINCT, SISSON STREET, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M35 0FF
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6821203
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL8 3NP
VISION CARE AT HOME
Address: OFFICE 2.04, HOLLINWOOD BUSINESS CENTRE, ALBERT STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3QL
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
VISION CARE AT HOME NORTH WEST LTD
Address: 215B HOLLINWOOD BUSINESS CENTRE, ALBERT STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3QL
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
FOCUS OPTICS
Address: FAILSWORTH DISTRICT CENTRE, ASHTON ROAD WEST, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M35 0AD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS AT TESCO (FAILSWORTH)
Address: ASHTON ROAD WEST, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M35 0EJ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
CHARNLEY AND SONS
Address: 93 MOSTON LANE EAST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 3GP
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
HATHERSHAW OPTICIANS (OLDHAM)
Address: 250 ASHTON ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 1QN
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL8 3NP
ST CHADS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST. CHADS CENTRE, LIME GREEN PARADE, LIME GREEN, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3HH
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6201611
HOLLINWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 1 CLIVE STREET, OLDHAM, OL8 3TR
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
HOLLINWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 CLIVE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL8 3TR
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6277900
FAILSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FAILSWORTH DISTRICT CENTRE, ASHTON ROAD WEST, FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M35 0AD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6826297
QUAYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ASHTON ROAD WEST, MANCHESTER, M35 0AD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3571600
MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KEPPEL BUILDING, FAILSWORTH HEALTH CENTRE, ASHTON ROAD WEST, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M35 0AD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3571610
Motorway Junctions near OL8 3NP
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OL8 3NP
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL8 3NP Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Oldham West and Royton Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Jim McMahon |
| Political Party | Labour (Co-op) |
What Council is the OL8 3NP Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Oldham District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Oldham District at the following link Oldham District.How much is the Council Tax?
Oldham District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Oldham District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the OL8 3NP Postcode 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 CouncilPostcodes near the OL8 3NP Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL8 3NP Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Hollins Road, OLDHAM, OL8 4JZ | 1.26 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to Asda |
| Morrisons, Tweedale Way, OLDHAM, OL9 7LD | 1.82 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Sisson Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0AT | 1.88 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Poplar Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0HY | 2.74 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to Morrisons |
| Sainsburys, Wellington Road, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7TE | 2.89 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL8 3NP Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 16, Piccadilly Station, Manchester, M1 2BN | 4.68 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to Unit 16, Piccadilly Station |
| 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, M2 3AN | 4.86 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.77 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.77 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to Birch Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Fold Way, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL7 0PG | 1.66 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to McDonald's, Fold Way, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL7 0PG |
| McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL | 1.79 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL |
| McDonald's, Oldham Road, MANCHESTER, M40 2FU | 2.06 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to McDonald's, Oldham Road, MANCHESTER, M40 2FU |
| McDonald's, Warrington Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7JG | 2.11 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to McDonald's, Warrington Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7JG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Sisson Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0FF | 1.15 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to KFC Oldham - Sisson Street |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 2.30 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 2.88 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 3.31 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Alphagate Drive, Denton, MANCHESTER, M34 3SH | 3.76 miles | Directions from OL8 3NP to KFC Manchester - Denton Rock |