OL2 8ED Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of OL2 8ED belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is OL2 8ED 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 OL2 8ED from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
OL2 8EDDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in OL2 8ED, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around OL2 8ED, 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
OL2 8EDTravel
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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
OL2 8EDEvents
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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 OL2 8ED.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
OL2 8EDBanks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the OL2 8ED postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the OL2 8ED 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
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Post Offices
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Libraries
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OL28ED Postcode Breakdown
OLAREA | 2DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | EDUNIT |
Full Postcode | OL2 8ED |
Latitude/Longitude | , |
Postal Town | Oldham |
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LSOA Name | |
County | Greater Manchester |
Region | |
Country | England |
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Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
OL28ED Postal District
OL2 8ED 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 8ED.
Milnrow | 0.9 miles NW |
Royton | 1.9 miles SW |
Oldham | 2.9 miles SW |
Rochdale | 3.2 miles NW |
Delph | 3.3 miles E |
Lees | 3.9 miles SE |
Diggle | 4.6 miles E |
Greenfield | 4.8 miles SE |
Saddleworth | 5.1 miles E |
Heywood | 5.3 miles W |
Middleton | 5.3 miles W |
Failsworth | 5.3 miles SW |
Whitworth | 5.7 miles NW |
Micklehurst | 5.8 miles SE |
Ashton-under-Lyne | 6.1 miles S |
London | 167 miles SE |
Glasgow | 176 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 169 miles N |
Cardiff | 152 miles S |
Liverpool | 39 miles W |
Southampton | 188 miles S |
Saint Ives | 191 miles S |
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