Latitude: 53.5255 / 53°31'31"N
Longitude: -2.0873 / 2°5'14"W
OS Eastings: 394312
OS Northings: 403204
OS Grid: SD943032
Mapcode National: GBR FWVN.XY
Mapcode Global: WHB9B.XN75
Plus Code: 9C5VGWG7+53
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83wm96
What Three Birds: sanderling.dowitcher.swamphen
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OL8 2HG is a residential postcode in Alt, 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 houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £31,095 to £71,244 with an average of £52,802.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1950 and 1966.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D, E and C.
Oldham is a town, which had a population of 96,555 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 100 people resident in OL8 2HG, of which 42 were male and 58 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
OL8 2HG is in the Manchester travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Oldham Primary Care Trust.
OL8 2HG is approximately 173m (568ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing OL8 2HG
7a3: Constrained City Dwellers - Challenged Diversity - Multi-Ethnic Hardship
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for OL8 2HG
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
8/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
1/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
8/10 (High)
Supermarkets near OL8 2HG include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl, M&S Simply Food, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of OL8 2HG 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
Alexandra
Councillors
Zahid Chauhan OBE (Labour)
Shaid Mushtaq (Labour)
Jenny Harrison (Labour)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth
MP
Debbie Abrahams (Labour)
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The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near OL8 2HG.
Medlock Valley Community School
Deanshut Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2PN
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
St Hugh's CofE Primary School
Wildmoor Avenue, Holts, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5NZ
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Roundthorn Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5LN
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
St Martin's Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2PY
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
Alexandra Park Junior School
Brook Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2BE
Community School
Ages 7 - 11
Good
The Hathershaw College
Bellfield Avenue, Hathershaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 3EP
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
St Damian's RC Science College
Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8BH
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
New Charter Academy
Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8RF
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
The Blue Coat CofE School
Egerton Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SQ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Waterhead Academy
Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 3NY
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Oasis Academy Oldham
Hollins Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JZ
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Mossley Hollins High School
Huddersfield Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL5 9DP
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Failsworth School
Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HA
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College
Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 9QY
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
West Hill School
Thompson Cross, Stamford Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 1LX
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.