Postcode OL1 2EA (Oldham)

Map showing OL1 2EA and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL1 2EA is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL1 2EA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

OL1 2EA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of OL1 2EA as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Established renting families.

The closest road name to OL1 2EA is Clarkwell Close which is centered 66 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Rochdale Road and is 48 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 515 m away at Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station, 3.34 km away.

The closest primary school to OL1 2EA (for ages 11 and under) is Northmoor Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 9, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Blue Coat CofE School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 9, 2011 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of OL1 2EA is The Spring Inn and is 5.84 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 3, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Kens Chippy and is 5.77 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 4, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 82.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for OL1 2EA is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Oldham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL1 2EA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to OL1 2EA, and the approximate distance away.

Clarkwell Close 66 m
Timperley Street 79 m
Grange Street 81 m
Shipla Close 85 m
Ramsden Street 99 m
Highfield Street 104 m
Onslow Close 113 m
Ramsden Crescent 117 m
Dunbar Street 128 m
Ramsden Close 133 m
Redvers Street 139 m
Medina Grove 142 m
Kirkham Street 156 m
Ruskin Street 175 m
Trafalgar Street 181 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL1 2EA

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL1 2EA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Northmoor Academy Good
(May 9, 2019)
196 m
St Hilda's CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(January 9, 2020)
250 m
The Oldham College Good
(December 7, 2018)
401 m
Richmond Academy Good
(September 14, 2017)
593 m
Westwood Academy Good
(October 5, 2017)
619 m
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Good
(December 18, 2019)
724 m
Westwood High Outstanding
(February 14, 2019)
758 m
Oldham Sixth Form College Good
(September 28, 2016)
851 m
The Blue Coat CofE School Outstanding
(December 9, 2011)
881 m
The Springboard Project 913 m
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School Good
(February 12, 2020)
939 m
Burnley Brow Community School Good
(May 15, 2018)
994 m
Westwood Boys School 1.05 km
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Good
(March 21, 2019)
1.14 km
Beever Primary School Requires improvement
(March 14, 2018)
1.14 km
St Thomas CofE Primary School Good
(November 27, 2019)
1.21 km
Bare Trees Primary School Outstanding
(July 6, 2012)
1.3 km
Greenhill Academy Good
(March 12, 2020)
1.44 km
Freehold Community Academy Good
(September 26, 2018)
1.56 km
The Chadderton Prepraratory School 1.58 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL1 2EA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Cuthberts RC B&E College School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
5.05 km
Norton Grange Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 2, 2020
5.2 km
Dean Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 11, 2021
5.37 km
Go Local Extra Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
June 18, 2021
5.37 km
Castleton Hotel - B&B Temporary accomodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
5.39 km
Boozed up convenience store Retailers - other Exempt
May 4, 2021
5.42 km
Meadow View Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 22, 2021
5.53 km
Craiglands News Retailers - other Exempt
March 18, 2022
5.63 km
Rochdale ASC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 28, 2021
5.64 km
Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd, Staff Restaurant, Asda CDC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 23, 2021
5.77 km
Coffee Together Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 26, 2021
5.77 km
JKG Retail Ltd Retailers - other 4
Good
May 11, 2019
5.77 km
Kens Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 4, 2020
5.77 km
Meraki Scents Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 5, 2021
5.77 km
Our Local Pantry Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
5.77 km
Strand Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
April 28, 2021
5.77 km
Holy Family RC Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
5.79 km
The Spring Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 3, 2021
5.84 km
Springhill Hospice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2021
5.85 km
Mellors Catering Services @ St. Gabriels Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 29, 2022
5.86 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL1 2EA - Data from Apr 2022

Rochdale Road Bus Stop/Station 48 m
Rochdale Road Bus Stop/Station 59 m
Belmont Street Bus Stop/Station 75 m
Belmont Street Bus Stop/Station 78 m
West End Street Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Oldham - Fountain Street Taxi Rank 490 m
Oldham - Bloom Street Taxi Rank 619 m
Oldham - George Street Taxi Rank 776 m
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 515 m
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 526 m
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 531 m
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.34 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.38 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.41 km
Terminal Two Access Air 22.47 km
Terminal Two Access Air 22.49 km
Terminal One Access Air 22.76 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL1 2EA - Data from Dec 2021

Long Clough Valley 1.29 km
Plumpton Clough Valley 1.69 km
Greenacres Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.32 km
Royley Clough Valley 2.34 km
Buckley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Snipe Clough Valley 2.43 km
Cinder Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.86 km
Hodge Clough Valley 3.15 km
The Orchard Woodland Or Forest 3.21 km
Deanshut Clough Valley 3.3 km
Lower Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.37 km
Higher Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.38 km
Oozewood Clough Valley 3.49 km
Higher Stake Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.59 km
The Rock Hill Or Mountain 3.63 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL1 2EA - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 78.1 Mbps 82.7 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 14.1 Mbps 13.3 Mbps 21 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 15 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 96.2 15.8
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

18 meters consuming 191,452 kWh - mean 10,636 kWh : median 10,403 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for OL1 2EA - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.54617500
Longitude -2.12102600
OS Easting 392078
OS Northing 0405511
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
86
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Oldham West and Royton
Electoral Ward Coldhurst
Local Authority District Oldham
Region / Government Office Region North West
European Electoral Region North West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Greater Manchester
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Greater Manchester

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000004
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

NHS England Region North West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Oldham
Cancer Alliance Greater Manchester
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
North West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Oldham CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Ethnicity central
Group: Ethnic family life
Subgroup: Established renting families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Oldham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33005188
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Oldham 014
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Oldham 014B
Output Area / Small Area 3A1