OL4 2LW Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of OL4 2LW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is OL4 2LW in Oldham, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about OL4 2LW from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
OL4 2LWDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in OL4 2LW, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around OL4 2LW, 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
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area OL42LW. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
OL4 2LWTravel
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
OL4 2LWEvents
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area OL4 2LW.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
OL4 2LWBanks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the OL4 2LW postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the OL4 2LW area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near OL4 2LW.
Post Offices
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Libraries
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OL42LW Postcode Breakdown
OLAREA | 4DISTRICT | 2SECTOR | LWUNIT |
Full Postcode | OL4 2LW |
Latitude/Longitude | , |
Postal Town | Oldham |
Easting | |
Northing | |
Ward Name | |
MSOA Name | |
LSOA Name | |
County | Greater Manchester |
Region | |
Country | England |
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Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
OL42LW Postal District
OL4 2LW 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 OL4 2LW.
Royton | 1.8 miles W |
Oldham | 2.1 miles W |
Lees | 2.2 miles S |
Delph | 2.3 miles E |
Milnrow | 2.7 miles NW |
Greenfield | 3.2 miles E |
Diggle | 3.7 miles E |
Saddleworth | 3.8 miles E |
Micklehurst | 4 miles SE |
Failsworth | 4.1 miles SW |
Ashton-under-Lyne | 4.6 miles S |
Millbrook | 4.7 miles SE |
Rochdale | 4.8 miles NW |
Middleton | 5.3 miles W |
Stalybridge | 5.6 miles S |
London | 166 miles SE |
Glasgow | 178 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 171 miles N |
Cardiff | 151 miles S |
Liverpool | 40 miles W |
Southampton | 186 miles S |
Saint Ives | 189 miles S |
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