OL1 2QY

a postcode in Oldham

Introduced in January 1980

OL1 2QY	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with OL1 2QY

Birch Avenue - 64 properties, USRN 29400519

Leaside Avenue - 1 property, USRN 29401108

St Matthew's Drive - 1 property, USRN 29401516

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.5562 / 53°33'22"N

Longitude: -2.1446 / 2°8'40"W

UTM Reference: 30U 556668 5934491

OS Easting: 390521

OS Northing: 406632

OS Grid: SD905066

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR FWG9.HX

Mapcode Global: WHB94.1W22

Open Location Code: 9C5VHV44+F5

Maidenhead Locator System: IO83wn23

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

major urban conurbation
a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 1b1

Retired Professionals
Small Town Suburbia
Younger Established Suburban Communities

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 23688 / 32844

8th decile
less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for OL1 2QY on Wednesday 8 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:35
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	03:59
Sunrise	04:50
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:13
Sunset	21:37
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:27
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:52

Hours of daylight today	04:20 to 22:07
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	22:07 to 04:21
Moon Phase	Waning Crescent
Moon Sets	14:06
Moon Rises	23:24

For a full sun and moon calendar for OL1 2QY, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in OL1 2QY

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
24 February 2023	76 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Freehold	£354,000
18 October 2022	66 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£250,000
14 April 2022	49 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£245,000
25 February 2022	55 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£307,500
3 December 2021	51 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Freehold	£280,000
18 June 2021	63 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£286,000
15 February 2019	92 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£183,000
30 November 2018	95 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£210,000
23 January 2018	35 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Detached	Leasehold	£203,050
6 September 2017	86 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£182,500
31 July 2017	88 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£205,000
28 July 2017	39 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£255,000
14 June 2017	64 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Leasehold	£153,000
26 August 2016	100 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£172,000
12 August 2015	53 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£166,000
19 March 2015	63 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£225,000
12 December 2014	44 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£181,500
16 May 2014	54 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£182,500
17 February 2014	94 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£170,000
19 November 2013	96 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Freehold	£152,000
6 September 2013	88 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£165,000
23 August 2013	63 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£146,000
25 January 2013	86 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£140,000
5 November 2012	93 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Freehold	£115,000
12 October 2012	95 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£159,000
30 May 2012	70 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£158,000
18 May 2012	100 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£158,000
23 March 2012	91 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£147,000
24 February 2012	72 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£155,000
24 September 2010	77 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£161,500
20 August 2010	75 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£191,000
29 May 2009	43 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£174,950
9 April 2009	98 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£135,000
28 November 2008	60 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£141,550
8 August 2008	54 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£172,500
26 January 2007	58 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£183,000
20 October 2006	74 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£185,000
9 June 2006	76 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Freehold	£206,000
11 May 2006	77 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£140,000
10 February 2006	75 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£185,000
2 April 2004	51 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£174,950
6 February 2004	99 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£152,000
30 January 2004	83 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Freehold	£146,500
1 October 2003	75 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£146,000
27 June 2003	44 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£120,000
22 November 2002	37 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£125,000
11 October 2002	88 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Freehold	£133,000
11 October 2002	88 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£133,000
28 August 2002	95 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£110,000
5 March 2002	44 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£69,500
25 January 2002	42 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£92,950
28 September 2001	87 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£88,500
1 June 2001	55 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£82,000
7 December 2000	83 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Freehold	£77,500
1 June 2000	54 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£72,000
31 May 2000	78 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£75,000
28 January 2000	48 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£65,000
27 August 1999	56 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£59,500
30 April 1999	61 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£60,000
29 March 1999	80 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£72,000
26 June 1998	58 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£45,000
2 April 1998	43 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£71,000
2 April 1998	88 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£71,000
22 October 1997	51 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£48,000
22 August 1997	39 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£64,000
28 February 1997	76 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£51,000
11 October 1996	69 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£51,950
2 August 1996	42 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£69,000
16 February 1996	43 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£60,000
8 December 1995	99 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£59,000
7 July 1995	78 Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham OL1 2QY	Semi-detached	Leasehold	£53,000

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for OL1 2QY

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

MP

Jim McMahon Labour/Co-operative

Oldham Borough Council

Metropolitan district ward

Chadderton North

Councillors

Barbara Brownridge Labour

Colin McLaren Labour

Eddie Moores Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for OL1 2QY

Code	Name	Data Type	Data Theme	Active Since	Data Owner
E00027024		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 January 2009	ONS
E01005339	Oldham 010C	Lower layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 February 2004	ONS
E02001107	Oldham 010	Middle layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 August 2004	ONS
E05014648	Chadderton North	Electoral Wards/Divisions	Administrative/Electoral	4 May 2023	DLUHC
E08000004	Oldham	Metropolitan Districts	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E12000002	North West	Regions	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E14001416	Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton	Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies	Electoral	4 July 2024	LGBC
E23000005	Greater Manchester	Police Force Areas	Other	1 January 2009	Home Office
E30000239	Manchester	Travel to Work Areas	Other	31 July 2015	ONS
E33005175		Workplace Zones	Census	31 December 2011	ONS
E37000015	Greater Manchester	Local Enterprise Partnerships	Other	28 October 2010	BEIS
E38000135	NHS Greater Manchester ICB - 00Y	Sub Integrated Care Board Locations	Health	1 July 2022	ODS
E40000010	North West	NHS England Regions	Health	1 April 2019	ODS
E43000158	Oldham, unparished area	Non-Civil Parished Areas	Census	31 December 2011	ONS
E54000057	NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board	Integrated Care Boards	Health	1 April 2024	ODS
E56000032	Greater Manchester	Cancer Alliances	Health	1 July 2023	NHS England
E63008300	Chadderton	Built Up Areas	Census	17 April 2024	OS
E65000001	England Non-National Park Area	England Non-National Park Area	Census	27 February 2023	ONS
E92000001	England	Country	Administrative	1 January 2009	ONS

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