OL8 2BU - Postcode information, data and statistics for OL8 2BU
OL8 2BU - Overview
| Postcode | OL8 2BU |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 1980 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Oldham, unparished area |
| Ward name | Alexandra |
| 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 | Alexandra |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Alexandra |
| 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) |
OL8 2BU - Map and Location information
| Easting | 393666 |
| Northing | 0404005 |
| Latitude | 53.5326614 |
| Longitude | -2.0970299 |
OL8 2BU - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Multicultural metropolitans |
| 2011 Census Group | Challenged Asian terraces |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Pakistani communities |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Oldham 022 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Oldham 022A |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Metro suburbs |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Teachers and carers in metro suburbs |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for OL8 2BU
Debbie Abrahams MP
- Name: Debbie Abrahams
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Start Date: 13-01-2011
Recent crimes reported nearby OL8 2BU.
Our data shows a total of 3 crimes nearby
to OL8 2BU, from Mar 2022
to Feb 2025. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. OL8 2BU is
in the
Oldham 022A 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 OL8 2BU ( LSOA Area
- Oldham 022A ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby OL8 2BU .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Bedfordshire Police | On or near Worsley Street | Public order | Under investigation |
| May 2024 | Lancashire Constabulary | On or near Tate Street | Violence and sexual offences | Status update unavailable |
| Feb 2024 | Bedfordshire Police | On or near Worsley Street | Violence and sexual offences | Status update unavailable |
Schools nearby OL8 2BU.
Our data contains 22 schools nearby the
postcode OL8 2BU.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as OL8 2BU. e.g. We are
displaying schools that have the postcode starting with OL8.
- School name: Limehurst Community 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: 354
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 326 (Boys: 156 / Girls: 170 )
- Address: White Bank Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3JQ
- Website: www.limehurst.oldham.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01617707220
- School name: Holy Rosary 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): 234 (Boys: 128 / Girls: 106 )
- Address: Fir Tree Avenue, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2SR
- Website: www.holyrosary.oldham.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01616243035
- School name: St Martin's CofE 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: 240
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 237 (Boys: 119 / Girls: 118 )
- Address: St Martin's Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2PY
- Website: http://www.st-martinsoldham.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01617706500
- School name: St Margaret's CofE 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: 334
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 326 (Boys: 170 / Girls: 156 )
- Address: Hive Street, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4QS
- Website: http://www.stmargarets.oldham.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01617705900
- School name: Hulme Grammar School
- School type: Other independent school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 18
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 900
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 736 (Boys: 392 / Girls: 344 )
- Address: Chamber Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4BX
- Website: www.hulmegrammar.org
- Telephone: 01616306158
- School name: Oasis Academy Oldham
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1500
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1442 (Boys: 716 / Girls: 726 )
- Address: Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JZ
- Website: http://www.oasisacademyoldham.org/
- Telephone: 01616249630
- School name: The Hathershaw College
- School type: Academy converter
- 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: 1050
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1047 (Boys: 535 / Girls: 512 )
- Address: Bellfield Avenue, Hathershaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3EP
- Website: www.hathershaw.org.uk
- Telephone: 01617708555
- School name: Oasis Academy Limeside
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 459
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 458 (Boys: 248 / Girls: 210 )
- Address: Third Avenue, Limeside, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3SB
- Website: www.oasisacademylimeside.org
- Telephone: 01616887535
- School name: Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest
- School type: Other independent school
- Phase: Not applicable
- 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: Boys
- School Capacity: 110
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 86 (Boys: 86 / Girls: 0 )
- Address: Plum Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1TJ
- Website: www.dhlnw.org.uk
- Telephone: 01616274422
- School name: New Bridge School
- School type: Academy special converter
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 300
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 644 (Boys: 449 / Girls: 195 )
- Address: Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3PH
- Website: www.newbridgeschool.net
- Telephone: 01618832401
- School name: Coppice Primary Academy
- 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: 490
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 537 (Boys: 266 / Girls: 271 )
- Address: Burlington Avenue, Coppice, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1AP
- Website: http://www.coppiceprimaryacademy.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01617703543
- School name: Hollinwood Academy
- School type: Academy special sponsor led
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 140
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 292 (Boys: 227 / Girls: 65 )
- Address: Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3PT
- Website: www.hollinwoodacademy.org
- Telephone: 01618832404
- School name: Werneth 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: 450
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 430 (Boys: 226 / Girls: 204 )
- Address: Coppice Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4BL
- Website: www.wernethprimary.org.uk
- Telephone: 01617705333
- School name: Alt Academy
- 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: 325
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 322 (Boys: 157 / Girls: 165 )
- Address: Alt Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2EL
- Website: www.alt.theharmonytrust.org
- Telephone: 01612600622
- School name: Lyndhurst Primary and 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: 472
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 463 (Boys: 221 / Girls: 242 )
- Address: Heron Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JD
- Website: www.lyndhurstprimaryschool.co.uk
- Telephone: 01617707260
- School name: Oldham Sixth Form College
- School type: Academy 16-19 converter
- Phase: 16 plus
- Lower age: 16
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 2300
- Number of pupils (at 20/01/2022): 0 (Boys: 0 / Girls: 0 )
- Address: Union Street West, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1XU
- Website: www.osfc.ac.uk
- Telephone: 01612878000
- School name: Medlock Valley Primary 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: 341
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 317 (Boys: 170 / Girls: 147 )
- Address: Deanshut Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2PN
- Website: www.medlockvalley.oldham.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01617708199
- School name: Holy Family RC Primary 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: 225
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 209 (Boys: 96 / Girls: 113 )
- Address: Lime Green Road, Limehurst Village, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3NG
- Website: www.holyfamily.oldham.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01617702400
- School name: Broadfield Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- 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: 399
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 393 (Boys: 207 / Girls: 186 )
- Address: Goddard Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1LH
- Website: www.broadfield.oldham.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01616653030
- School name: St Thomas CofE Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- 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: 522
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 494 (Boys: 252 / Girls: 242 )
- Address: St Thomas Street, Werneth, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1SE
- Website: http://www.stthomaswernethprimary.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01616330539
- School name: Alexandra Park Junior School
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 7
- 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: 360
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Brook Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2BE
- Website:
- Telephone: 01617708321
- School name: St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- 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 ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Lee Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1EF
- Website: www.st-patricks.oldham.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01616330527
Historical House Sale Prices in OL8 2BU
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | £105,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 31, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| May 2023 | £100,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 28, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Nov 2022 | £1,620,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 4, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Feb 2021 | £138,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 30, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Jan 2019 | £120,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 18, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Jan 2018 | £100,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 30, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Feb 2016 | £65,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 20, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| May 2010 | £75,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 24, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Feb 2010 | £70,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 12, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Dec 2007 | £100,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 4, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Dec 2006 | £95,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 8, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Nov 2006 | £96,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 26, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Jun 2006 | £10,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 20, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Apr 2006 | £120,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 18, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Dec 2004 | £73,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 18, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Nov 2004 | £30,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 28, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Jul 2004 | £68,950 | Terraced | Leasehold | 6, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Sep 2003 | £20,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 26, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Jun 2002 | £30,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 14, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Jan 2002 | £20,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 2, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Oct 2001 | £18,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 12, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Nov 2000 | £20,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 20, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Feb 2000 | £20,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 20, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Feb 2000 | £36,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 30, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Apr 1997 | £30,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 18, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Feb 1996 | £33,750 | Terraced | Leasehold | 16, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Sep 1995 | £21,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 28, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Mar 1995 | £19,950 | Terraced | Leasehold | 18, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
| Feb 1995 | £31,950 | Terraced | Leasehold | 14, Netherhey Street, Oldham, OL8 2BU |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode OL8 2BU .
- Average download speed: 295.5 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 22 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 906 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in OL8 2BU
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2024.