Postcode OL1 2JG (Oldham)

Map showing OL1 2JG and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL1 2JG is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL1 2JG is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

OL1 2JG 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 2JG as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Established renting families.

The closest road name to OL1 2JG is Medina Grove which is centered 42 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Belmont Street and is 25 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 609 m away at Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station, 3.41 km away.

The closest primary school to OL1 2JG (for ages 11 and under) is St Hilda's CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 9, 2020. 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 2JG is The Spring Inn and is 5.8 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 5.75 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 4, 2020.

Policing for OL1 2JG 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 2JG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Medina Grove 42 m
Ramsden Crescent 68 m
Ramsden Street 96 m
Onslow Close 119 m
Dunbar Street 120 m
Congreave Street 120 m
Ramsden Close 123 m
Clarkwell Close 126 m
Flora Street 134 m
Trafalgar Street 145 m
Shipla Close 162 m
Belmont Street 170 m
Franklin Street 171 m
Rochdale Road 173 m
Hepton Street 173 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL1 2JG

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

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

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Hilda's CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(January 9, 2020)
221 m
Northmoor Academy Good
(May 9, 2019)
275 m
The Oldham College Good
(December 7, 2018)
452 m
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Good
(December 18, 2019)
642 m
Richmond Academy Good
(September 14, 2017)
681 m
Westwood Academy Good
(October 5, 2017)
719 m
The Blue Coat CofE School Outstanding
(December 9, 2011)
802 m
Westwood High Outstanding
(February 14, 2019)
854 m
Oldham Sixth Form College Good
(September 28, 2016)
897 m
The Springboard Project 924 m
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.01 km
Westwood Boys School 1.02 km
Burnley Brow Community School Good
(May 15, 2018)
1.04 km
Beever Primary School Requires improvement
(March 14, 2018)
1.06 km
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Good
(March 21, 2019)
1.23 km
St Thomas CofE Primary School Good
(November 27, 2019)
1.27 km
Bare Trees Primary School Outstanding
(July 6, 2012)
1.36 km
Greenhill Academy Good
(March 12, 2020)
1.43 km
Horton Mill Community Primary School Good
(November 13, 2019)
1.53 km
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Good
(January 29, 2020)
1.54 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL1 2JG - 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
5.02 km
Norton Grange Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 2, 2020
5.21 km
Dean Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 11, 2021
5.34 km
Go Local Extra Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
June 18, 2021
5.34 km
Boozed up convenience store Retailers - other Exempt
May 4, 2021
5.39 km
Castleton Hotel - B&B Temporary accomodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
5.4 km
Meadow View Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 22, 2021
5.54 km
Rochdale ASC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 28, 2021
5.59 km
Craiglands News Retailers - other Exempt
March 18, 2022
5.6 km
Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd, Staff Restaurant, Asda CDC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 23, 2021
5.72 km
Coffee Together Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 26, 2021
5.75 km
JKG Retail Ltd Retailers - other 4
Good
May 11, 2019
5.75 km
Kens Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 4, 2020
5.75 km
Meraki Scents Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 5, 2021
5.75 km
Our Local Pantry Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
5.75 km
Strand Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
April 28, 2021
5.75 km
Holy Family RC Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
5.77 km
The Spring Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 3, 2021
5.8 km
Springhill Hospice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2021
5.81 km
Mellors Catering Services @ St. Gabriels Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 29, 2022
5.87 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Belmont Street Bus Stop/Station 25 m
Belmont Street Bus Stop/Station 70 m
Rochdale Road Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Rochdale Road Bus Stop/Station 131 m
West End Street Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Oldham - Fountain Street Taxi Rank 483 m
Oldham - Bloom Street Taxi Rank 677 m
Oldham - George Street Taxi Rank 801 m
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 609 m
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 621 m
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 626 m
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.41 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.45 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.48 km
Terminal Two Access Air 22.56 km
Terminal Two Access Air 22.58 km
Terminal One Access Air 22.85 km

Nearby Nature

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

Long Clough Valley 1.26 km
Plumpton Clough Valley 1.71 km
Greenacres Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.24 km
Royley Clough Valley 2.34 km
Buckley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km
Snipe Clough Valley 2.43 km
Cinder Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.87 km
Hodge Clough Valley 3.05 km
The Orchard Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km
Lower Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.27 km
Higher Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.28 km
Deanshut Clough Valley 3.3 km
Oozewood Clough Valley 3.47 km
Lower Strinesdale Reservoir Inland Water 3.57 km
Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.59 km

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.54668900
Longitude -2.11979000
OS Easting 392160
OS Northing 0405568
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