OL11 5WU Postcode Area
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People and Demographics
OL11 5WUDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in OL11 5WU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around OL11 5WU, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
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Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
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Travel & Transport
OL11 5WUTravel
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
OL11 5WUEvents
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Attractions
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Hotels
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Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
OL11 5WUBanks
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Cash Machines
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Schools
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Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
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Post Offices
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Libraries
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OL115WU Postcode Breakdown
OLAREA | 11DISTRICT | 5SECTOR | WUUNIT |
Full Postcode | OL11 5WU |
Latitude/Longitude | , |
Postal Town | Oldham |
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County | Greater Manchester |
Region | |
Country | England |
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Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
OL115WU Postal District
OL11 5WU postcode is located in the postal town of Oldham. Oldham postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode OL11 5WU.
Rochdale | 0.4 miles E |
Whitworth | 2.5 miles NW |
Milnrow | 2.7 miles E |
Heywood | 3.3 miles SW |
Facit | 3.5 miles N |
Royton | 3.9 miles SE |
Shawforth | 4.6 miles N |
Middleton | 4.9 miles SW |
Oldham | 4.9 miles SE |
Bacup | 5.8 miles N |
Bury | 5.9 miles W |
Walsden | 6.3 miles NE |
Edenfield | 6.7 miles NW |
Delph | 6.8 miles E |
Stubbins | 6.8 miles W |
London | 171 miles SE |
Glasgow | 173 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 166 miles N |
Cardiff | 153 miles S |
Liverpool | 37 miles W |
Southampton | 191 miles S |
Saint Ives | 193 miles S |
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