OLDHAM ROAD, OL2 8SP - Information

Overview

The OL2 8SP postcode is in Oldham, Oldham postcode town, within North West, England region.

For comprehensive crime statistics in the OL2 8SP area, explore the OL2 8SP Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the OL2 8SP area, visit the OL2 8SP House Prices

Location And Map Details
  • Co-ordinates: [ -2.0977515094656636, 53.57091438461614 ]
  • What 3 Words: riders.quit.lift
  • Plus Code:
NameType
Postcode AreaOL2
WardShaw
Middle layer Super Output AreaClough & Shaw Side
Lower Tier Local AuthorityOldham
Upper Tier Local AuthorityOldham
RegionNorth West
CountryEngland
Travel To Work AreaManchester
Police ForceGreater Manchester
NHS Care BoardNHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board
Electoral wardShaw
Westminster Parliamentary ConstituencyOldham East and Saddleworth
Multiple Deprivation Index2471

According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-pressed ethnic mix / Constrained renters / Industrial and Multi-ethnic, while the work-zone classification is Healthcare and public administration.

These amenities are located within this Postcode:

  • Shawside Care Home, Hospitals, Caring Premises
    Address: OL2 8SP

Nearby Places

The nearest places is Shaw Side(0.05 mi)

  • Shaw Side, (0.05 mi)
  • Shaw Edge, (0.24 mi)
  • Cowlishaw, (0.30 mi)
  • Moss Hey, (0.44 mi)
  • Luzley Brook, (0.46 mi)
Nearby Bus stop

The nearest Bus stop is Cowlishaw Lane(0.04 mi)

  • Cowlishaw Lane, (0.04 mi)
  • Cowlishaw Lane, (0.04 mi)
  • Longley Street, (0.12 mi)
  • St Josephs, (0.14 mi)
  • Moor Street, (0.16 mi)
  • Longley Street, (0.17 mi)
  • Cowlishaw Lane, (0.17 mi)
  • St Josephs, (0.17 mi)
  • Moor Street, (0.18 mi)
  • Cowlishaw Lane, (0.18 mi)
Nearby Railway Station

The nearest Railway Station is Shaw & Crompton Metrolink(0.56 mi)

  • Shaw & Crompton Metrolink, (0.56 mi)
  • Derker Metrolink, (1.47 mi)
  • Oldham Mumps Metrolink, (2.08 mi)
Nearby Airport

The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(16.11 mi)

  • Manchester Airport, (16.11 mi)
Nearby Schools

Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)

NameAgeDistanceDetails
St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good3-11OL2 8SZ (0.06 mi)Details
Farrowdale House SchoolPrimary, Good3-11OL2 7AD (0.39 mi)Details
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary, None3-11OL2 6NT (0.46 mi)Details
E-ACT Royton and Crompton AcademySecondary, Requires improvement11-16OL2 6NT (0.46 mi)Details
Crompton Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11OL2 7HD (0.46 mi)Details
East Crompton St James CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good4-11OL2 7TD (0.70 mi)Details
Beal Vale Primary SchoolPrimary, Good4-11OL2 7SY (0.74 mi)Details
Royton Hall Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11OL2 6RW (0.78 mi)Details
The Crompton House Church of England AcademySecondary, Good11-18OL2 7HS (0.88 mi)Details
East Crompton St George's CofE SchoolPrimary, Good4-11OL2 8AX (0.93 mi)Details
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding3-11OL1 4RL (0.99 mi)Details
Nearby Nhs GP

The nearest GP to this postcode is VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.28 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.

NameTelephonePostcode
village medical practiceActivevillage medical practice, crompton health centre, high street, shaw, oldham01706881028OL2 8ST
oak gables medical practiceActiveoak gables,crompton h/ctr, high street, shaw, oldham01706888222OL2 8ST
Nearby Amenities

OLDHAM ROAD, OL2 8SP Demographics

(from Census 2021)

The population of OL28SP is 455 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.

Age

The average age of people living in the nearby area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (972), Between 55 to 64 (819), and Between 65 to 74 (791).

Ethinicity

According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 395 people, followed by Bangladeshi with a total of 16.

Education

Regarding education, 141 adults have No qualifications, while 53 have Level 3.

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (279), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (236).

Occupation
The most common occupations in the nearby area are
  • Elementary occupations (26)
  • Caring, leisure and other service occupations (21), and
  • Professional occupations (19)
Religion

In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (253), followed by No religion (131).

NS-SEC

The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Never worked and long-term unemployed (81) followed by Routine occupations (68), and Semi-routine occupations (55).

Economic Status

Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (402), and 334 adults mentioned they are Retired.

Country of Birth

As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1445) and Middle East and Asia (88).