OL2 8BU postcode in Shaw, Oldham
OL2 8BU is a postcode in Shaw, in the Shaw ward of Oldham. It is in the Oldham East and Saddleworth parliamentary constituency and the Greater Manchester police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where OL2 8BU is, and what is near it
- OL2 8BU
- Other postcodes in OL2 8: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.5912, longitude -2.0881)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after OL2 8BU?
- OldhamCouncil, for all local services Oldham: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around OL2 8BU Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Greater ManchesterPolice force area
- Oldham East and SaddleworthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Debbie Abrahams (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Debbie Abrahams
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at OL2 8BU?
Every home and business at OL2 8BU can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Oldham: 97%
Oldham: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across Oldham.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at OL2 8BU?
BinDayBuddy has not read Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council's days for OL2 8BU today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for OL2 8BU on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is OL2 8BU at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 21 homes and businesses at OL2 8BU. 2 are in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 9 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Oldham
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for OL2 8BU: 2,342 properties in Oldham are at high risk (2% of all its properties). All the figures for Oldham
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of OL2 8BU is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 06:00 on 22 October 2026.
- River Beal at Shaw from Jubilee to DunwoodFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Beal at Shaw from Jubilee to Dunwood
- Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and RawtenstallFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 06:00 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near OL2 8BU?
Homes in OL2 8 sold for a typical £191,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 72 sales, down 4.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £200,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £191,500
▼ down 4.2% on the 12 months before
Across the whole OL2 district: a typical £225,000 from 472 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in OL2 8BU
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in OL2 8BU from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near OL2 8BU?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 810 homes in the neighbourhood around OL2 8BU. Over half of them (56%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (43%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Oldham for 2026‑27: £2,602. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,735 (band A) to £3,181 (band E); band A, the most common, is £1,735.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 450 (56%) | £1,735 |
| Band B | about 170 (21%) | £2,024 |
| Band C | about 110 (14%) | £2,313 |
| Band D | about 60 (7%) | £2,602 |
| Band E | about 20 (2%) | £3,181 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,759 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,337 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,204 |
When the homes were built
- 13% Before 1900
- 5% 1900 to 1918
- 6% 1919 to 1939
- 10% 1945 to 1964
- 43% 1965 to 1982
- 23% 1983 to 1999
- Withheld 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- 1% 2020 or later
2010 to 2019: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Oldham before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of OL2 8BU is in (ONS area E01005441), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near OL2 8BU?
The nearest open schools to OL2 8BU, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to OL2 8BU?
The nearest railway station to the centre of OL2 8BU is Rochdale Rail Station, 4.8 km away in a straight line.
- Rochdale Rail Station Railway station 4.8 kmCycle
- Smithy Bridge Rail Station Railway station 5.0 kmCycle
- Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) Underground, metro or tram 1.2 kmWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Milnrow Road, 86 m away.
More stations near OL2 8BU, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near OL2 8BU?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of OL2 8BU, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Oak Gables Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01706 664250 750 mWalk
- Village Medical Practice Phone 01706 881028 750 mWalk
- Milnrow Village Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report March 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01706 641409 1.7 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near OL2 8BU?
The nearest charging points to the centre of OL2 8BU, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Westway Car Park Charging point · No details mapped 1.5 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near OL2 8BU?
The nearest to the centre of OL2 8BU, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Mydentist - Market Street - Shaw Phone 01706 843637 1.6 kmCycle
- Milnrow Center OF Dental Excellence Phone 01706 710209 2.4 kmCycle
- Dale Street Dental Practice Phone 01706 641051 2.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to OL2 8BU?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Royal Oldham Hospital Phone 0161 624 0420 4.7 kmCycle
- Royal Oldham Hospital (Vascular Surgery) Phone 0161 276 1234 4.7 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near OL2 8BU?
The nearest care homes to the centre of OL2 8BU, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Newhey Manor Residential Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Inadequate CQC report August 2026 · Phone 01706 291860 1.2 kmCycle
- Laburnum House Shaw Limited Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01706 847846 2.0 kmCycle
- Holt House Phone 07791 002272 2.3 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near OL2 8BU?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of OL2 8BU, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Lifestyle Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01706 841391 1.4 kmCycle
- Everest Pharmacy Shaw Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; Sun closed · Phone 01706 847115 1.6 kmCycle
- Rowlands Pharmacy, Milnrow Healthcare Hub Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01706 650309 1.7 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near OL2 8BU?
The nearest vets to the centre of OL2 8BU on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is OL2 8BU in a conservation area?
The centre of OL2 8BU is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near OL2 8BU?
Greater Manchester's police force has published no crime figures to Police.uk for any month from September 2024 to August 2026, so we have none to show for OL2 8BU. A count from Police.uk here would take in only the few crimes that neighbouring forces record nearby, so we show none rather than a figure that looks like a quiet area.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for OL2 8BU
- Ward
- Shaw
- Parish
- Shaw and Crompton
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Shaw
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Crime and local policing: Find your area on Police.uk
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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