OL2 8AR Postcode Area
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in OL2 8AR, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around OL2 8AR, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
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Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
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Car Parks
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Events
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Hotels
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
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Schools
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Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
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Post Offices
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Libraries
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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OL28AR Postcode Breakdown
| OLAREA | 2DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | ARUNIT |
| Full Postcode | OL2 8AR |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Oldham |
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| County | Greater Manchester |
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| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
OL28AR Postal District
OL2 8AR postcode is located in the postal town of Oldham. Oldham postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode OL2 8AR.
| Royton | 1.3 miles SW |
| Milnrow | 1.4 miles N |
| Oldham | 2.3 miles SW |
| Delph | 3.2 miles E |
| Lees | 3.4 miles SE |
| Rochdale | 3.5 miles NW |
| Greenfield | 4.5 miles SE |
| Diggle | 4.6 miles E |
| Failsworth | 4.7 miles SW |
| Middleton | 4.9 miles W |
| Saddleworth | 4.9 miles E |
| Heywood | 5.1 miles W |
| Micklehurst | 5.4 miles SE |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 5.5 miles S |
| Millbrook | 6 miles SE |
| London | 167 miles SE |
| Glasgow | 177 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 169 miles N |
| Cardiff | 151 miles S |
| Liverpool | 39 miles W |
| Southampton | 188 miles S |
| Saint Ives | 190 miles S |
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