OL2 6WJ Postcode Area
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People and Demographics
OL2 6WJDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in OL2 6WJ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around OL2 6WJ, 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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Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
OL2 6WJTravel
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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
OL2 6WJEvents
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area OL2 6WJ.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
OL2 6WJBanks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the OL2 6WJ postcode area that dispense money.
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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OL26WJ Postcode Breakdown
OLAREA | 2DISTRICT | 6SECTOR | WJUNIT |
Full Postcode | OL2 6WJ |
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 |
OL26WJ Postal District
OL2 6WJ 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 OL2 6WJ.
Royton | 0.2 miles W |
Oldham | 1.2 miles S |
Milnrow | 2.3 miles N |
Lees | 3 miles SE |
Failsworth | 3.6 miles S |
Rochdale | 3.8 miles NW |
Middleton | 3.8 miles W |
Delph | 3.9 miles E |
Heywood | 4.5 miles W |
Greenfield | 4.5 miles E |
Ashton-under-Lyne | 4.6 miles S |
Micklehurst | 5.2 miles E |
Diggle | 5.3 miles E |
Saddleworth | 5.4 miles E |
Newton Heath | 5.5 miles SW |
London | 167 miles SE |
Glasgow | 177 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 170 miles N |
Cardiff | 150 miles S |
Liverpool | 38 miles W |
Southampton | 187 miles S |
Saint Ives | 189 miles S |
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