Latitude: 53.5757 / 53°34'32"N
Longitude: -2.0944 / 2°5'39"W
OS Eastings: 393845
OS Northings: 408794
OS Grid: SD938087
Mapcode National: GBR FWT2.CY
Mapcode Global: WHB94.SDV4
Plus Code: 9C5VHWG4+76
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83wn88
What Three Birds: goldeneye.woodcock.swift
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OL2 8RA is a residential postcode in Newtown, Oldham. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975 and between 1976 and 1982.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and B.
In the 2011 census, there were 56 people resident in OL2 8RA, of which 35 were male and 21 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
OL2 8RA is in the Manchester travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Oldham Primary Care Trust.
OL2 8RA is approximately 182m (597ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing OL2 8RA
7b2: Constrained City Dwellers - Constrained Flat Dwellers - Deprived Neighbourhoods
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for OL2 8RA
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
9/10 (Very high)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Supermarkets near OL2 8RA include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of OL2 8RA are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Metropolitan District
Oldham Borough Council
Ward
Shaw
Councillors
Marc Hince (Independent)
Howard Sykes (Liberal Democrat)
Hazel Gloster (Liberal Democrat)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth
MP
Debbie Abrahams (Labour)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for OL2 8RA.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near OL2 8RA.
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
St James Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7TD
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Crompton Primary School
Longfield Road, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7HD
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
Beal Vale Primary School
Salts Street, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 7SY
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School
Oldham Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 8SZ
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
East Crompton St George's CofE School
George Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8AX OL2 8HG
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Good
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7HS
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Royton and Crompton School
Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 6NT
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
The Oldham Academy North
Broadway, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Waterhead Academy
Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 3NY
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
St Cuthbert's RC High School
Shaw Road, Thornham, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The Blue Coat CofE School
Egerton Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SQ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Hollingworth Academy
Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3DR
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Kingsway Park High School
Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
North Chadderton School
Chadderton Hall Road, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 0BN
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Radclyffe School
Hunt Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 0LS
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.