OL2 8BQ - Postcode information, data and statistics for OL2 8BQ
OL2 8BQ - Overview
| Postcode | OL2 8BQ |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 1980 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Shaw and Crompton |
| Ward name | Shaw |
| County name | (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB) |
| Region | North West |
| UK Country name | England |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Parliamentary name | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| County Electoral Division | |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| NHS England Region | |
| Standard Statistical Region | North West |
| Travel to Work Area | Manchester |
| Primary Care Trust | Oldham |
| Built-up Area | |
| Built-up Area Sub-division | |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Greater Manchester |
| Police Force Area | Greater Manchester |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Integrated Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Sub ICB | NHS Greater Manchester ICB - 00Y |
| Census Area Statistics ward | Shaw |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Shaw |
| International Territorial Level 1 | North West (England) |
| International Territorial Level 2 | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level 3 | Greater Manchester North East |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| National Park Name | England (non-National Park) |
OL2 8BQ - Map and Location information
| Easting | 394133 |
| Northing | 0409985 |
| Latitude | 53.5864143 |
| Longitude | -2.0900979 |
OL2 8BQ - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Suburbanites |
| 2011 Census Group | Semi-detached suburbia |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | White suburban communities |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Oldham 002 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Oldham 002A |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Suburban services |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Primarily residential suburbs |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for OL2 8BQ
Debbie Abrahams MP
- Name: Debbie Abrahams
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Start Date: 13-01-2011
Recent crimes reported nearby OL2 8BQ.
Our data shows a total of 1 crimes nearby
to OL2 8BQ, from Jan 2022
to Dec 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. OL2 8BQ is
in the
Oldham 002A LSOA area. The table below therefore reflects all recent
crimes in that area.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
Note: LSOA areas are "lower layer super output areas". A Lower Layer Super
Output Area (LSOA) is a
geographic
area. Lower Layer Super Output Areas are a geographic hierarchy designed to improve the
reporting of small
area statistics in England and Wales. In Northern Ireland these zones are referred to as
Super
Output Areas.
In Scotland the areas are known as Data Zones.
There are 32,844 Lower Super Output Areas in England, 890 Super Output Areas in Northern
Ireland, 6,976 Data
Zones in Scotland and 1,909 Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.
For reference LSOAs in England & Wales have an average population of approximately 1500
people
or 650
households. This is an average and postcode OL2 8BQ ( LSOA Area
- Oldham 002A ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby OL2 8BQ .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Staffordshire Police | On or near Helmshore Way | Other crime | Offender given a caution |
Schools nearby OL2 8BQ.
Our data contains 21 schools nearby the
postcode OL2 8BQ.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as OL2 8BQ. e.g. We are
displaying schools that have the postcode starting with OL2.
- School name: Rushcroft Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 173 (Boys: 93 / Girls: 80 )
- Address: Trent Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7YL
- Website: www.rushcroftprimary.com
- Telephone: 01617708236
- School name: Buckstones Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 209 (Boys: 94 / Girls: 115 )
- Address: Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8HN
- Website: www.buckstones.oldham.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01617705850
- School name: East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 182 (Boys: 84 / Girls: 98 )
- Address: St James Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7TD
- Website: www.stjames-primary.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01706847360
- School name: St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 208 (Boys: 99 / Girls: 109 )
- Address: Rushcroft Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7PP
- Website: http://www.stmaryscecrompton.oldham.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01617708309
- School name: St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 280
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 291 (Boys: 146 / Girls: 145 )
- Address: Ormerod Avenue, Royton, St Anne's Primary School, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5DH
- Website: www.stannesroyton.oldham.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01616249885
- School name: St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 227 (Boys: 111 / Girls: 116 )
- Address: Oldham Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 8SZ
- Website: www.st-josephs.oldham.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01706847218
- School name: Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 400
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 394 (Boys: 208 / Girls: 186 )
- Address: Roman Road, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5PQ
- Website: https://ssaoschool.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01616522558
- School name: Farrowdale House School
- School type: Other independent school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 146
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 52 (Boys: 28 / Girls: 24 )
- Address: Farrowdale House Farrow st, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7AD
- Website: www.farrowdale.co.uk
- Telephone: 01706844533
- School name: Crompton Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 230 (Boys: 116 / Girls: 114 )
- Address: Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7HD
- Website: http://www.crompton.oldham.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01617706741
- School name: Royton Hall Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 391
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 347 (Boys: 183 / Girls: 164 )
- Address: High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6RW
- Website: www.roytonhall-pri.oldham.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01617707640
- School name: E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1380
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1330 (Boys: 706 / Girls: 624 )
- Address: Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF
- Website: http://theoldhamacademynorth.e-act.org.uk
- Telephone: 01616522428
- School name: The Crompton House Church of England Academy
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 18
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1415
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1884 (Boys: 910 / Girls: 974 )
- Address: Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7HS
- Website: http://www.cromptonhouse.org
- Telephone: 01706847451
- School name: East Crompton St George's CofE School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 163 (Boys: 80 / Girls: 83 )
- Address: George Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8AX
- Website: http://www.stgeorges-primary.co.uk
- Telephone: 01706847502
- School name: E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1200
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1004 (Boys: 537 / Girls: 467 )
- Address: Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
- Website: https://roytoncrompton.e-act.org.uk
- Telephone: 01706846474
- School name: Thorp Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 236
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 209 (Boys: 103 / Girls: 106 )
- Address: Westerdale Drive, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5TY
- Website: www.thorp.oldham.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01618230520
- School name: Fir Bank Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 233 (Boys: 114 / Girls: 119 )
- Address: Grasmere Road, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6SJ
- Website: http://www.firbankprimary.co.uk
- Telephone: 01616249577
- School name: Beal Vale Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 194 (Boys: 104 / Girls: 90 )
- Address: Salts Street, Shaw, Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
- Website: www.bealvaleprimary.com
- Telephone: 01617707350
- School name: Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 199 (Boys: 105 / Girls: 94 )
- Address: Blackshaw Lane, Heyside, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
- Website: https://www.blackshawlaneprimary.co.uk/index.html
- Telephone: 01617707660
- School name: Supreme Start Ltd
- School type: Other independent special school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 5
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 20
- Number of pupils (at ): 4 (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Unit 7, Roman Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5PJ
- Website:
- Telephone: 07533616028
- School name: Thornham St. James CofE Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Castleton Road, Thornham, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6XT
- Website: www.stjamesthornham.oldham.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01616331578
- School name: St. Paul's CofE Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Hindle Drive, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 5LU
- Website: http://www.stpauls-school.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01616249019
Historical House Sale Prices in OL2 8BQ
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 20, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Dec 2022 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 12, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Aug 2022 | £3,000 | Other | Freehold | 26, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Apr 2021 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 16, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Oct 2019 | £84,950 | Terraced | Leasehold | 14, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Jun 2019 | £128,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 26, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Apr 2019 | £127,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 18, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Oct 2017 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 24, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Nov 2016 | £112,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 10, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| May 2015 | £128,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 22, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Dec 2014 | £122,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 26, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Apr 2014 | £76,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 18, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Oct 2013 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 22, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Nov 2010 | £114,950 | Terraced | Freehold | 12, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Jul 2005 | £136,950 | Terraced | Freehold | 16, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Feb 2005 | £100,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 12, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Sep 2003 | £34,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 4, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Sep 2003 | £72,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 12, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Jul 2002 | £62,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 10, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Sep 2001 | £51,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 26, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Aug 1998 | £53,950 | Terraced | Freehold | 20, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Oct 1997 | £41,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 16, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Aug 1996 | £45,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 4, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
| Aug 1995 | £40,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 10, Railway View, Oldham, OL2 8BQ |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode OL2 8BQ .
- Average download speed: 42.5 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 63.78 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 13 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 20 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 305 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in OL2 8BQ
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.