OL8 2QS - Postcode information, data and statistics for OL8 2QS
OL8 2QS - Overview
| Postcode | OL8 2QS |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 1980 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Oldham, unparished area |
| Ward name | Medlock Vale |
| County name | (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB) |
| Region | North West |
| UK Country name | England |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Parliamentary name | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| 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 | Medlock Vale |
| 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 2QS - Map and Location information
| Easting | 393095 |
| Northing | 0402749 |
| Latitude | 53.5213623 |
| Longitude | -2.1056161 |
OL8 2QS - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Hard-pressed living |
| 2011 Census Group | Migration and churn |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Young hard-pressed families |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Oldham 029 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Oldham 029B |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Manufacturing and distribution |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Industrial units |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for OL8 2QS
Jim McMahon MP
- Name: Jim McMahon
- Party: Labour (Co-op)
- Constituency: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
- Start Date: 03-12-2015
Recent crimes reported nearby OL8 2QS.
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Schools nearby OL8 2QS.
Our data contains 22 schools nearby the
postcode OL8 2QS.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as OL8 2QS. 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 19-01-2023): 324 (Boys: 164 / Girls: 160 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 07-11-2018 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 228 (Boys: 120 / Girls: 108 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 09-11-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 243 (Boys: 123 / Girls: 120 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 08-03-2013 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 346 (Boys: 169 / Girls: 177 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 02-03-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Hive Street, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4QS
- Website: http://www.stmargarets.oldham.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01617705900
- School name: St Patrick's RC Primary 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: 236
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 213 (Boys: 114 / Girls: 99 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 11-05-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Lee Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1EF
- Website: www.st-patricks.oldham.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01616330527
- 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 20-01-2022): 768 (Boys: 405 / Girls: 363 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 1474 (Boys: 743 / Girls: 731 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 02-03-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 1057 (Boys: 533 / Girls: 524 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 01-12-2021 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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: 432
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 451 (Boys: 243 / Girls: 208 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 21-06-2013 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 20-01-2022): 76 (Boys: 76 / Girls: 0 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 21-03-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 596 (Boys: 404 / Girls: 192 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 04-12-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 554 (Boys: 282 / Girls: 272 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 01-05-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 287 (Boys: 222 / Girls: 65 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 04-07-2018 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 414 (Boys: 226 / Girls: 188 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 24-05-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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: 315
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 330 (Boys: 175 / Girls: 155 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 03-11-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 468 (Boys: 224 / Girls: 244 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 08-11-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 20-10-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 312 (Boys: 158 / Girls: 154 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 209 (Boys: 100 / Girls: 109 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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: )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Brook Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2BE
- Website:
- Telephone: 01617708321
Historical House Sale Prices in OL8 2QS
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 59, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Mar 2023 | £110,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 59, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Jun 2022 | £85,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 71, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Sep 2020 | £82,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 67, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Mar 2019 | £99,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 103, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Aug 2018 | £95,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 37, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| May 2018 | £95,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 111, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Oct 2017 | £92,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 87, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| May 2016 | £65,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 103, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Feb 2016 | £110,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 49, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Sep 2015 | £61,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 61, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Jul 2014 | £59,950 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 107, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Mar 2014 | £55,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 59, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Jul 2013 | £48,950 | Terraced | Leasehold | 73, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Apr 2013 | £55,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 109, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Oct 2012 | £60,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 67, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Aug 2012 | £50,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 91, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Sep 2011 | £63,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 93, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Aug 2011 | £65,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 77, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Apr 2011 | £58,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 111, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Nov 2010 | £57,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 49, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Aug 2007 | £92,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 97, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| May 2007 | £86,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 57, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Jun 2006 | £70,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 87, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Jan 2006 | £73,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 79, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Jan 2006 | £75,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 85, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Nov 2004 | £53,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 81, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Jul 2004 | £57,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 49, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Jul 2004 | £50,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 79, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Feb 2004 | £44,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 83, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Feb 2003 | £23,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 71, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Nov 2002 | £33,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 87, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Apr 2000 | £27,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 87, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Dec 1999 | £32,950 | Terraced | Leasehold | 63, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Dec 1999 | £18,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 87, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Oct 1998 | £18,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 69, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
| Sep 1996 | £34,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 61, Fir Tree Avenue, Oldham, OL8 2QS |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode OL8 2QS .
- Average download speed: 185.9 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 19 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 443 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in OL8 2QS
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 4 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.