Oldham · OL2

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Covering Heyside, Royton, Shaw, including Balderstone & Kirkholt, Crompton, Royton North. Find plumbers nearby.

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OL2 (Heyside) in a nutshell

OL2 covers Heyside, Royton, Shaw, in Oldham and Rochdale. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for OL2

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Two councils in one district

OL2 is split between Oldham and Rochdale. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

OL2 stretches across Balderstone & Kirkholt, Crompton, Royton North and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'OL2', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Oldham has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Oldham: 46.2% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Oldham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does OL2 cover?

OL2 (Heyside, Royton, Shaw) includes the wards of Balderstone & Kirkholt, Crompton, Royton North, Royton South, Shaw, St Mary's (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to OL2?

Neighbouring districts include OL1 (Chadderton), OL8 (Bardsley), OL4 (Austerlands), OL9 (Chadderton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering OL2 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in OL2?

About 18,234 households and 42,194 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,090 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is OL2 in?

OL2 sits in Oldham, Rochdale (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth, Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, Rochdale.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
OL2 1
Areas covered
Heyside, Royton, Shaw 2
Active postcodes
1,090 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
18,234 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
42,194 2
Electoral wards
Balderstone & Kirkholt, Crompton, Royton North, Royton South, Shaw, St Mary's 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Oldham East and Saddleworth, Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton, Rochdale 4
Local authority
Oldham, Rochdale 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Oldham built-up area)
0.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.