OL8 2AX Postcode Area
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People and Demographics
OL8 2AXDemographics
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Crime Rates
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Constituency
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Local Issues
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Hotels
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Local Amenities
OL8 2AXBanks
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Cash Machines
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Schools
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Emergency Facilities
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Post Offices
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Libraries
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OL82AX Postcode Breakdown
OLAREA | 8DISTRICT | 2SECTOR | AXUNIT |
Full Postcode | OL8 2AX |
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 |
OL82AX Postal District
OL8 2AX 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 2AX.
Oldham | 1.1 miles NW |
Lees | 1.6 miles E |
Failsworth | 1.7 miles SW |
Royton | 2.2 miles N |
Ashton-under-Lyne | 2.5 miles S |
Greenfield | 3.6 miles E |
Dukinfield | 3.7 miles SE |
Millbrook | 3.9 miles E |
Micklehurst | 3.9 miles E |
Stalybridge | 4 miles SE |
Middleton | 4 miles W |
Newton Heath | 4 miles SW |
Droylsden | 4.1 miles SW |
Delph | 4.2 miles E |
Milnrow | 4.5 miles N |
London | 165 miles SE |
Glasgow | 179 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 172 miles N |
Cardiff | 148 miles S |
Liverpool | 38 miles W |
Southampton | 185 miles S |
Saint Ives | 187 miles S |
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