Oldham · OL8

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Covering Bardsley, Oldham, including Alexandra, Coldhurst, Failsworth East. Find plumbers 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

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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 authority
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Give 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) 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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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 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 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.