Oldham · OL8
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Covering Bardsley, Oldham, including Alexandra, Coldhurst, Failsworth East. Find Gas Safe registered engineers nearby.
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OL8 (Bardsley) in a nutshell
OL8 covers Bardsley, Oldham, in Oldham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for OL8
Oldham council area
OL8 is in Oldham's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
OL8 stretches across Alexandra, Coldhurst, Failsworth East and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'OL8', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Oldham run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Oldham: 75.6% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
More detail on the Oldham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does OL8 cover?
OL8 (Bardsley, Oldham) includes the wards of Alexandra, Coldhurst, Failsworth East, Hollinwood, Medlock Vale, St Mary's, Werneth (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to OL8?
Neighbouring districts include OL1 (Chadderton), OL9 (Chadderton), OL7 (Ashton-under-Lyne), OL2 (Heyside) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering OL8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in OL8?
About 14,458 households and 39,680 residents at the 2011 Census, across 849 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is OL8 in?
OL8 sits in Oldham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Manchester Central, Oldham East and Saddleworth, Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- OL8 1
- Areas covered
- Bardsley, Oldham 2
- Active postcodes
- 849 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 14,458 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 39,680 2
- Electoral wards
- Alexandra, Coldhurst, Failsworth East, Hollinwood, Medlock Vale, St Mary's, Werneth 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Manchester Central, Oldham East and Saddleworth, Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton 4
- Local authority
- Oldham 4
- Households heated by mains gas only (Oldham built-up area)
- 75.6% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.