OL8 1XH Postcode Area
Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the OL8 1XH postcode area in Oldham.
We've got loads of statistics for OL8 1XH, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.
What social class do the population of OL8 1XH belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is OL8 1XH in Oldham, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about OL8 1XH from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in OL8 1XH, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around OL8 1XH, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
Local Issues
In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around OL8 1XH reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.
Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area OL81XH. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
Looking for job vacancies in the OL8 1XH area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.
Travel & Transport
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Travel
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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
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Events
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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 OL8 1XH.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
Find the nearest bank or building society in OL8 1XH. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.
Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the OL8 1XH postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the OL8 1XH area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near OL8 1XH.
Post Offices
Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.
Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around OL8 1XH. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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OL81XH Postcode Breakdown
| OLAREA | 8DISTRICT | 1SECTOR | XHUNIT |
| Full Postcode | OL8 1XH |
| 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 |
OL81XH Postal District
OL8 1XH 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 OL8 1XH.
| Failsworth | 1.2 miles SW |
| Oldham | 1.4 miles N |
| Lees | 1.9 miles E |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 2.1 miles SE |
| Royton | 2.6 miles N |
| Dukinfield | 3.4 miles SE |
| Droylsden | 3.6 miles SW |
| Newton Heath | 3.6 miles SW |
| Stalybridge | 3.7 miles SE |
| Millbrook | 3.8 miles E |
| Middleton | 3.9 miles W |
| Greenfield | 3.9 miles E |
| Micklehurst | 4 miles E |
| Delph | 4.7 miles E |
| Manchester | 4.8 miles W |
| London | 164 miles SE |
| Glasgow | 180 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 172 miles N |
| Cardiff | 148 miles S |
| Liverpool | 37 miles W |
| Southampton | 184 miles S |
| Saint Ives | 187 miles S |
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