Oldham Street Wins Lottery Prize with Lucky Postcode

Residents near Whitegate Avenue in Chadderton celebrated after postcode OL9 8AH was drawn in the People’s Postcode Lottery this week. The daily draw awards £1,000 to the selected postcode.

Neighbours described their delight at being named in the daily prize draw. Local roads close to Junction 21 of the M60 were among the addresses included.

The winning postcode

OL9 8AH covers properties on and around Whitegate Avenue, Chadderton. The postcode sits close to the M60 Junction 21 interchange.

How the draw works

Players enter using their postcode. A subscription costs £12.25 per month and covers every daily draw.

Daily winners get the announced £1,000 prize. The People’s Postcode Lottery selects postcodes at random each day.

Charity impact

At least 30% of each ticket price goes to charitable causes. The scheme runs lotteries for 20 individual charities.

Each of those charities has one draw per month. Nationwide, the lottery has raised more than £1.5 billion for organisations and projects.

Local reaction and context

In nearby Oldham Street, neighbours said they cheered when a local address won a lottery prize. They credited a lucky postcode for the windfall.

• Winning postcode: OL9 8AH
• Prize amount: £1,000 (daily)
• Subscription: £12.25 per month
• Minimum charitable contribution: 30% of ticket price
• Charities managed: 20 (one monthly draw each)
• Funds raised nationally: over £1.5 billion

Filmogaz.com will continue to follow local lottery stories and report developments as they arise.