Where is OL2?
OL2 is in the county of Greater Manchester. It contains the towns of Royton and Shaw, as well as High Crompton, Lower Rushcroft, Higginshaw, Crompton Fold, and Long Sight. OL2 is 14km north-east of the city of Manchester. OL2 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code.
OL2 on a map
The below map shows where OL2 is, and the boundary of the OL2 postcode district:
Postal Boundaries © GEOLYTIX copyright and database right 2012
What county is OL2 in?
OL2 is in the county of Greater Manchester.
Which cities, towns and villages are in OL2?
| Royton | Town |
| Shaw | Town |
| High Crompton | Suburb |
| Lower Rushcroft | Suburb |
| Higginshaw | Suburb |
| Crompton Fold | Suburb |
| Long Sight | Suburb |
| Heyside | Suburb |
| Royton Moss | Suburb |
| Thorp | Suburb |
| Oozewood | Suburb |
| Luzley Brook | Suburb |
| Shore Edge | Suburb |
| Shaw Edge | Suburb |
| Small Brook | Suburb |
| Wood End | Suburb |
| Holden Fold | Suburb |
| Black Clough | Suburb |
| Moss Hey | Suburb |
| Lane Side | Suburb |
| Low Crompton | Hamlet |
| Haggate | Suburb |
| Narrow Gate Brow | Suburb |
| Goats | Suburb |
| Shaw Side | Suburb |
| Cowlishaw | Suburb |
| Royley | Suburb |
| Summit | Suburb |
| Nook | Suburb |
| Gravel Hole | Suburb |
| Hanging Chadder | Suburb |
| Brownlow | Suburb |
| Top o' th' Knowl | Suburb |
| Clough | Suburb |
What are the nearest towns to OL2?
Position of OL2 relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of OL2 to the centre of the town.
What are the nearest cities to OL2?
Position of OL2 relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of OL2 to the centre of the city.
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