OL8 1XJ Postcode Area
Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the OL8 1XJ postcode area in Oldham.
We've got loads of statistics for OL8 1XJ, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.
What social class do the population of OL8 1XJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is OL8 1XJ 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 1XJ from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in OL8 1XJ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around OL8 1XJ, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
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 OL81XJ. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
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Travel
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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
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Events
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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 OL8 1XJ.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the OL8 1XJ postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the OL8 1XJ 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 OL8 1XJ.
Post Offices
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Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around OL8 1XJ. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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OL81XJ Postcode Breakdown
| OLAREA | 8DISTRICT | 1SECTOR | XJUNIT |
| Full Postcode | OL8 1XJ |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Oldham |
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| County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
OL81XJ Postal District
OL8 1XJ 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 1XJ.
| Failsworth | 1.3 miles SW |
| Oldham | 1.4 miles N |
| Lees | 1.9 miles E |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 2.1 miles SE |
| Royton | 2.5 miles N |
| Dukinfield | 3.4 miles SE |
| Droylsden | 3.6 miles SW |
| Newton Heath | 3.6 miles SW |
| Stalybridge | 3.7 miles SE |
| Millbrook | 3.8 miles E |
| Middleton | 3.9 miles W |
| Greenfield | 3.9 miles E |
| Micklehurst | 4 miles E |
| Delph | 4.7 miles E |
| Manchester | 4.8 miles W |
| London | 164 miles SE |
| Glasgow | 179 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 172 miles N |
| Cardiff | 148 miles S |
| Liverpool | 37 miles W |
| Southampton | 184 miles S |
| Saint Ives | 187 miles S |
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