The postcode OL1 4LJ is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL1 4LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL1 4LJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 4LJ as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Hard-pressed ethnic mix.
The closest road name to OL1 4LJ is Browning Road which is centered 102 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Vulcan Street and is 49 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 671 m away at Derker (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station, 5.65 km away.
The closest primary school to OL1 4LJ (for ages 11 and under) is Willowpark Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 27, 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 4LJ is Suzi Q's and is 5.11 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on September 5, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Newhey Chinese Takeaway and is 5.07 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on July 21, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 132 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.4 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 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for OL1 4LJ is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Oldham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL1 4LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL1 4LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL1 4LJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL1 4LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowpark Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 0 m |
| St. Theresa's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 181 m |
| Mayfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 14, 2018) | 337 m |
| Woodlands Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 607 m |
| Littlemoor Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 757 m | |
| Beever Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 14, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.05 km | |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| The Blue Coat CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 9, 2011) | 1.29 km |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Hodge Clough Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Academy | 3-11 | 1.53 km | |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 9, 2021) | 1.59 km |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.59 km | |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Waterhead Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (April 4, 2019) | 1.67 km |
| Westwood Boys School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.7 km | |
| St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.75 km |
| Iqra High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL1 4LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abracadabra Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 4.91 km | |
| St Cuthberts RC B&E College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 4.95 km | |
| Body Matters 11 Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 5 km | |
| Newhey Butchers & Sandwich Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 14, 2021 | 5.04 km | |
| Newhey County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2021 | 5.06 km | |
| Newhey Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 21, 2021 | 5.07 km | |
| Char Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2021 | 5.1 km | |
| Village Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 30, 2021 | 5.1 km | |
| New China City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 5.11 km | |
| Suzi Q's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 5, 2021 | 5.11 km | |
| Rochdale ASC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 5.13 km | |
| Channings Early Years School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2021 | 5.14 km | |
| The Cedar Tree @ | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2021 | 5.21 km | |
| Newhey Manor Residential Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 5.24 km | |
| Ellenroad Trust Ltd | Exempt February 2, 2020 | 5.25 km | |
| C4 Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 5.25 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 5.27 km | |
| Tommy's Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2021 | 5.27 km | |
| Dean Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 5.31 km | |
| Go Local Extra | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 18, 2021 | 5.31 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL1 4LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Vulcan Street | 49 m | |
| Vulvan Street | 56 m | |
| Whetstone Hill Road | 96 m | |
| Wordsworth Road | 157 m | |
| Whetstone Hill Lane | 228 m | |
| Oldham - Regent Street | 1.45 km | |
| Mumps Railway Station | 1.53 km | |
| Oldham - Bow Street | 1.57 km | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 671 m | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 711 m | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 713 m | |
| Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station | 5.65 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 24.15 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 24.16 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 24.42 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL1 4LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Greenacres Hill | 830 m | |
| Hodge Clough | Valley | 1.17 km |
| Higher Count Hill | 1.4 km | |
| Lower Count Hill | 1.45 km | |
| Count Hill | 1.7 km | |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | 1.77 km | |
| Upper Strinesdale Reservoir | 1.81 km | |
| Strine Dale | Valley | 1.95 km |
| Long Clough | Valley | 2.03 km |
| Lower Dingle | Valley | 2.26 km |
| Besom Hill Reservoir | 2.57 km | |
| Besom Hill | 2.68 km | |
| Ashes Clough | Valley | 2.8 km |
| Harbour Hill | 2.86 km | |
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 2.93 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL1 4LJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 68.4 Mbps | 132 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15.4 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6 | 0 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 26 | 7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 90.7 | 12.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 396.5 | 36.8 |
Energy usage data for OL1 4LJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.55460300 |
| Longitude | -2.09448400 |
| OS Easting | 393838 |
| OS Northing | 0406446 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000004 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Migration and churn Subgroup: Hard-pressed ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Oldham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005179 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 011B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8D2 |