Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code OL2 | 18.2 km² |
| Population | 42,269 |
| Male Population | 20,484 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 21,785 (51.5%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +0.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +3.9% |
| Median Age | 42.8 years |
| Male Median Age | 41.5 years |
| Female Median Age | 44.1 years |
| Area Codes | 161 |
| Postal Code Extensions | OL2 5AA, OL2 5AB, OL2 5AD, OL2 5AE, OL2 5AF, OL2 5AG, OL2 5AH, OL2 5AJ, OL2 5AL, OL2 5AN More |
| Associated Cities | Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Royton |
| Neighborhoods | Oldham, Royton, Shaw |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 53.5716971185842° / -2.109561272063021° |
| Related Postal Codes | OL1, OL15, OL16, OL3, OL4, OL5, OL6, OL7, OL8, OL9 |
Map of Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom
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Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,119 | 40,828 | 40,700 | 42,269 | 44,186 |
| Population Density | 2,317.4 / km² | 2,246.4 / km² | 2,239.3 / km² | 2,325.7 / km² | 2,431.1 / km² |
Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 3.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom | +0.4% | +3.5% | +3.9% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 42.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom | 42.8 yrs | 44.1 yrs | 41.5 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Postal Code OL2 Population Density
Population Density: 2,326 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code OL2 | 42,269 | 18.2 km² | 2,326 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 61 | — |
| Beauty salons | 65 | — |
| Buses and trains | 61 | — |
| Car repair | 76 | 30.2 years |
| Construction of buildings | 74 | 31.8 years |
| Corporate management | 59 | 23.8 years |
| Education | 50 | 25.4 years |
| Electrical installation | 61 | 20.8 years |
| General contractors | 90 | 27.2 years |
| Hairdressers | 49 | — |
| Household appliances and goods | 50 | 16.4 years |
| Real estate | 47 | 26.1 years |
| Restaurants | 116 | — |
| Shopping | 133 | 25 years |
| Shopping other | 155 | 25.1 years |
| Technical construction services | 50 | 33.5 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 60 | 39.1 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 51 | 29.7 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Postal Code OL2 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code OL2 | 480,144 tn | 11.36 tn | 26,417.8 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 480,144 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26,417.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/13 | 2:58 AM | 3.2 | 92.3 km | 8,000 m | 24km WNW of Blackpool, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/11 | 1:03 PM | 3.6 | 73 km | 6,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/09 | 3:22 AM | 3.7 | 89.2 km | 8,800 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/04 | 9:08 PM | 3.4 | 7.4 km | 12,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/03 | 12:46 PM | 3.2 | 73.4 km | 13,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/02 | 8:42 PM | 3.1 | 11.7 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 1:24 AM | 3.8 | 10.7 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 6:53 PM | 3.3 | 11 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 5:28 AM | 3.5 | 11.2 km | 4,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/02 | 12:45 AM | 3.7 | 13 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Cities
Percentage of businesses by city in Postal Code OL2 - United Kingdom
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