OL8 1RT Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of OL8 1RT belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is OL8 1RT 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 OL8 1RT from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
OL8 1RTDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in OL8 1RT, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around OL8 1RT, 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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Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
OL8 1RTTravel
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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
OL8 1RTEvents
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Attractions
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Hotels
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Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
OL8 1RTBanks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the OL8 1RT postcode area that dispense money.
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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OL81RT Postcode Breakdown
OLAREA | 8DISTRICT | 1SECTOR | RTUNIT |
Full Postcode | OL8 1RT |
Latitude/Longitude | , |
Postal Town | Oldham |
Easting | |
Northing | |
Ward Name | |
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LSOA Name | |
County | Greater Manchester |
Region | |
Country | England |
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Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
OL81RT Postal District
OL8 1RT 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 OL8 1RT.
Oldham | 1.1 miles N |
Failsworth | 1.3 miles SW |
Lees | 2.3 miles E |
Royton | 2.3 miles N |
Ashton-under-Lyne | 2.5 miles SE |
Middleton | 3.4 miles W |
Newton Heath | 3.5 miles SW |
Droylsden | 3.7 miles S |
Dukinfield | 3.8 miles SE |
Stalybridge | 4.2 miles SE |
Greenfield | 4.3 miles E |
Millbrook | 4.3 miles E |
Micklehurst | 4.5 miles E |
Manchester | 4.6 miles W |
Milnrow | 4.7 miles N |
London | 165 miles SE |
Glasgow | 179 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 172 miles N |
Cardiff | 148 miles S |
Liverpool | 37 miles W |
Southampton | 185 miles S |
Saint Ives | 187 miles S |
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