OL2 8JQ - Postcode information, data and statistics for OL2 8JQ
OL2 8JQ - Overview
| Postcode | OL2 8JQ |
| 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 8JQ - Map and Location information
| Easting | 394630 |
| Northing | 0409120 |
| Latitude | 53.5786476 |
| Longitude | -2.0825760 |
OL2 8JQ - 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 003 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Oldham 003C |
| 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 8JQ
Debbie Abrahams MP
- Name: Debbie Abrahams
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Start Date: 13-01-2011
Recent crimes reported nearby OL2 8JQ.
Sorry, we have no recent crime data for postcode OL2 8JQ.
Schools nearby OL2 8JQ.
Our data contains 21 schools nearby the
postcode OL2 8JQ.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as OL2 8JQ. 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 8JQ
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | £190,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 2, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Mar 2024 | £237,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 14, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Mar 2024 | £237,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 14, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jan 2023 | £200,000 | Other | Freehold | 32, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jan 2023 | £200,000 | Other | Leasehold | 32, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jan 2022 | £210,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 27, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jun 2021 | £755 | Other | Freehold | 49, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Mar 2021 | £207,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 41, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jul 2020 | £160,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 32, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Apr 2019 | £117,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 10, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Apr 2019 | £150,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 29, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Dec 2018 | £140,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 14, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Oct 2018 | £131,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 21, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Oct 2018 | £168,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 25, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Sep 2018 | £139,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 2, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jan 2018 | £135,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 7, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Oct 2017 | £165,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 12, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jul 2017 | £123,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 5, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Oct 2016 | £124,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 21, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Aug 2015 | £125,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 11, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jun 2015 | £140,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 12, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Dec 2014 | £110,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 1, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Mar 2014 | £108,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 29, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Nov 2013 | £124,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 27, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jun 2011 | £113,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 2, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jun 2011 | £120,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 33, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Nov 2010 | £95,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 8, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Aug 2010 | £170,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 49, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Feb 2008 | £124,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 1, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Oct 2006 | £116,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 10, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jul 2006 | £174,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 49, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Feb 2006 | £127,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 45, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Feb 2006 | £120,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 7, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jul 2005 | £171,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 49, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Feb 2005 | £105,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 32, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Nov 2003 | £94,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 10, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Aug 2003 | £114,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 28, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Aug 2003 | £114,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 28, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Mar 2003 | £89,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 33, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Feb 2003 | £77,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 34, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Dec 2002 | £86,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 21, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Nov 2002 | £93,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 31, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Nov 2000 | £64,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 49, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Oct 2000 | £63,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 21, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jan 2000 | £45,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 1, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Nov 1999 | £48,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 43, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Mar 1999 | £55,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 36, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Feb 1999 | £41,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 1, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| May 1998 | £55,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 21, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Oct 1997 | £48,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 49, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Oct 1997 | £53,700 | Terraced | Leasehold | 7, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| May 1997 | £44,350 | Flat | Leasehold | 3, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Mar 1997 | £52,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 16, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Apr 1996 | £39,995 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 19, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Feb 1996 | £45,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 49, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
| Jul 1995 | £47,250 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 15, Kendal Drive, Oldham, OL2 8JQ |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode OL2 8JQ .
- Average download speed: 143.8 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 19 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 528 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in OL2 8JQ
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 4 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.