Postcode OL1 3BS (Oldham)

Map showing OL1 3BS and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL1 3BS is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in July 2011 and is an active postcode. OL1 3BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

OL1 3BS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 3BS as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Hard-Pressed European Settlers.

The closest road name to OL1 3BS is Moor Street which is centered 32 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Huddersfield Road and is 62 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 643 m away at Derker (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station, 4.92 km away.

The closest primary school to OL1 3BS (for ages 11 and under) is Greenacres Primary Academy. 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 3BS is Stamford Arms and is 6.01 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 17, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Newhey Chinese Takeaway and is 6.02 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on July 21, 2021.

Policing for OL1 3BS 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 3BS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to OL1 3BS, and the approximate distance away.

Moor Street 32 m
Temple Street 32 m
Lower House Street 73 m
Pennant Street 74 m
Barry Street 106 m
Back St James's Street 109 m
Lucas Street 110 m
Bower Street 131 m
Forge Street 143 m
St James's Street 146 m
Globe Street 146 m
Miles Street 151 m
Bentley Street 154 m
Hill Street 168 m
Normington Street 174 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL1 3BS

Introduction July 2011
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 3BS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Greenacres Primary Academy 371 m
St Anne's RC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2019)
397 m
Mayfield Primary School Good
(June 14, 2018)
628 m
Littlemoor Primary School 646 m
Beever Primary School Requires improvement
(March 14, 2018)
664 m
Oasis Academy Clarksfield 698 m
Horton Mill Community Primary School Good
(November 13, 2019)
722 m
The Blue Coat CofE School Outstanding
(December 9, 2011)
899 m
Iqra High School Good
(March 28, 2019)
937 m
Willowpark Primary Academy Good
(June 27, 2019)
954 m
St. Theresa's RC Primary School Good
(November 15, 2017)
1 km
Westwood Boys School 1.02 km
Woodlands Primary Academy Good
(January 22, 2020)
1.03 km
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Good
(December 18, 2019)
1.06 km
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Outstanding
(February 7, 2019)
1.16 km
Greenhill Academy Good
(March 12, 2020)
1.27 km
Oasis Academy Leesbrook 1.43 km
Roundthorn Primary Academy 1.46 km
The Springboard Project 1.5 km
Alexandra Park Junior School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
1.57 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL1 3BS - 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
5.76 km
Abracadabra Pre-school Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2021
5.87 km
Body Matters 11 Limited Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
5.95 km
Newhey Butchers & Sandwich Shop Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
December 14, 2021
5.99 km
Stamford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 17, 2019
6.01 km
Newhey County Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 23, 2021
6.02 km
Newhey Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
July 21, 2021
6.02 km
Rochdale ASC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 28, 2021
6.02 km
Arlies Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 25, 2019
6.04 km
Char Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2021
6.05 km
Village Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 30, 2021
6.05 km
New China City Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 30, 2021
6.07 km
Suzi Q's Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
September 5, 2021
6.07 km
Channings Early Years School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 11, 2021
6.1 km
Dean Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 11, 2021
6.11 km
Go Local Extra Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
June 18, 2021
6.11 km
The Cedar Tree @ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 26, 2021
6.16 km
Boozed up convenience store Retailers - other Exempt
May 4, 2021
6.16 km
Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 16, 2019
6.17 km
Longlife Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 29, 2019
6.19 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL1 3BS - Data from Apr 2022

Huddersfield Road Bus Stop/Station 62 m
Hill Street Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Hill Street Bus Stop/Station 106 m
Barry Street Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Tesco Store Bus Stop/Station 159 m
Mumps Railway Station Taxi Rank 705 m
Oldham - Regent Street Taxi Rank 718 m
Oldham - Bow Street Taxi Rank 859 m
Derker (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 643 m
Derker (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 646 m
Derker (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 649 m
Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 4.92 km
Terminal Two Access Air 23.34 km
Terminal Two Access Air 23.36 km
Terminal One Access Air 23.6 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL1 3BS - Data from Dec 2021

Greenacres Hill Hill Or Mountain 616 m
Lower Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.77 km
Higher Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.9 km
Hodge Clough Valley 1.93 km
Snipe Clough Valley 1.99 km
Lower Strinesdale Reservoir Inland Water 2.02 km
Ashes Clough Valley 2.21 km
Upper Strinesdale Reservoir Inland Water 2.21 km
Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.22 km
The Orchard Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Strine Dale Valley 2.32 km
Long Clough Valley 2.4 km
Stone Breaks Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.6 km
Rowton Clough Valley 2.62 km
Deanshut Clough Valley 2.66 km

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.54602900
Longitude -2.09416300
OS Easting 393858
OS Northing 0405492
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2399
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth
Electoral Ward St James'
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Migration and churn
Subgroup: Hard-Pressed European Settlers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Oldham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33004151
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Oldham 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Oldham 011E
Output Area / Small Area 8D3