The UK Postcode Database

OL2 7QL

a postcode in Oldham

Introduced in January 1980
OL2 7QL 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 OL2 7QL

Long Rushes - 26 properties, USRN 29401140

Rush Bank - 1 property, USRN 29401445

Rush Mount - 1 property, USRN 29401446

Rushcroft Road - 1 property, USRN 29401447

Sandy Bank - 1 property, USRN 29401462

Brellafield Drive - 1 property, USRN 29405950

The Link - 1 property, USRN 29406003

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.5857 / 53°35'8"N

Longitude: -2.1086 / 2°6'30"W

UTM Reference: 30U 559011 5937793

OS Easting: 392910

OS Northing: 409901

OS Grid: SD929099

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR FVQZ.9C

Mapcode Global: WHB94.L44H

Open Location Code: 9C5VHVPR+7H

Maidenhead Locator System: IO83wo60

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 1b2

  • Retired Professionals
  • Small Town Suburbia
  • Older Established Suburban Communities

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 24018 / 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 OL2 7QL on Sunday 7 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:20
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:49
Sunrise 04:40
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:07
Sunset 21:33
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:25
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:53
Hours of daylight today04:10 to 22:03
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
22:03 to 04:10
Moon Phase Last Quarter
Moon Rises 00:21
Moon sets 10:50

For a full sun and moon calendar for OL2 7QL, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in OL2 7QL

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
22 September 2021 18 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Freehold £160,000
3 May 2019 24 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Freehold £150,000
25 January 2017 5 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Leasehold £167,500
29 July 2016 2 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Leasehold £199,950
10 May 2016 19 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Leasehold £145,000
2 April 2015 3 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Leasehold £85,000
23 April 2014 26 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Leasehold £140,000
17 August 2012 6 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Leasehold £149,995
4 December 2009 20 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Detached Freehold £150,000
17 February 2006 4 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Leasehold £168,000
7 October 2005 14 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Leasehold £146,000
18 June 2004 23 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Leasehold £129,000
23 January 2004 3 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Leasehold £88,000
12 October 2001 1 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Leasehold £63,950
8 December 2000 8 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Freehold £76,000
4 June 1999 20 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Detached Freehold £63,900
16 October 1998 13 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £65,000
16 October 1998 13 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £65,000
28 November 1997 21 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Freehold £57,500
6 June 1997 2 Long Rushes, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7QL Semi-detached Leasehold £69,000

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 OL2 7QL

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Oldham East and Saddleworth

MP

Debbie Abrahams Labour

Oldham Borough Council
Metropolitan district ward

Crompton

Councillors

Dave Murphy Liberal Democrats

Louie Hamblett Liberal Democrats

Diane Williamson Liberal Democrats

OL2 7QL also falls within the Civil Parish of Shaw and Crompton, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

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

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for OL2 7QL

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00027123 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01005357 Oldham 001A Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02001098 Oldham 001 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04012153 Shaw and Crompton Civil Parishes Administrative 1 April 2011 DLUHC
E05014651 Crompton 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
E14001415 Oldham East and Saddleworth 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
E33005144 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
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
E63008223 Shaw (Oldham) 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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