The postcode OL1 4PL is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. OL1 4PL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL1 4PL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 4PL as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Young hard-pressed families.
The closest road name to OL1 4PL is Watlington Close which is centered 66 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wilkes Street and is 186 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.57 km away at Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Greenfield Rail Station, 5.15 km away.
The closest primary school to OL1 4PL (for ages 11 and under) is Hodge Clough Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 9, 2019.
The local pub for residents of OL1 4PL is Suzi Q's and is 4.32 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 4.26 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on July 21, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for OL1 4PL 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 4PL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL1 4PL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL1 4PL
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| 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 4PL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Clough Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 194 m |
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2015) | 578 m |
| Woodlands Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.12 km |
| St. Theresa's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| Willowpark Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.44 km |
| Mayfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 14, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| Littlemoor Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.57 km | |
| Waterhead Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (April 4, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 9, 2021) | 1.82 km |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.82 km | |
| Farrowdale House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.9 km | |
| East Crompton St George's CofE School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 2.01 km |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.01 km | |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.13 km |
| Crompton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 2.16 km |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 2.19 km |
| Buckstones Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 28, 2014) | 2.22 km |
| Beal Vale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.24 km | |
| Beever Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 14, 2018) | 2.36 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL1 4PL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abracadabra Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 4.15 km | |
| Body Matters 11 Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 4.16 km | |
| Newhey Butchers & Sandwich Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 14, 2021 | 4.24 km | |
| Newhey Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 21, 2021 | 4.26 km | |
| The Cedar Tree @ | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2021 | 4.27 km | |
| Channings Early Years School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2021 | 4.27 km | |
| Char Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2021 | 4.29 km | |
| Village Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 30, 2021 | 4.29 km | |
| New China City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 4.32 km | |
| Suzi Q's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 5, 2021 | 4.32 km | |
| C4 Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 4.32 km | |
| Newhey County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2021 | 4.35 km | |
| Newhey Manor Residential Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 4.38 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 4.41 km | |
| Tommy's Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2021 | 4.41 km | |
| The Higher Bird i'th Hand | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 4.52 km | |
| Ellenroad Trust Ltd | Exempt February 2, 2020 | 4.59 km | |
| Bulls Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2021 | 4.71 km | |
| Free Trade Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 2, 2022 | 4.74 km | |
| The John Milne | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 4.74 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL1 4PL - Data from Apr 2022
| Wilkes Street | 186 m | |
| Wilkes Street | 206 m | |
| Turf Pit Lane | 296 m | |
| Turf Pit Lane | 320 m | |
| Alexandra Terrace | 326 m | |
| Shaw - Farrow Street | 1.73 km | |
| Oldham - Regent Street | 2.76 km | |
| Mumps Railway Station | 2.8 km | |
| Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.57 km | |
| Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.58 km | |
| Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.58 km | |
| Greenfield Rail Station | 5.15 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 25.46 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 25.48 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 25.72 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL1 4PL - Data from Dec 2021
| Hodge Clough | Valley | 193 m |
| Higher Count Hill | 654 m | |
| Count Hill | 701 m | |
| Upper Strinesdale Reservoir | 978 m | |
| Lower Count Hill | 994 m | |
| Lower Dingle | Valley | 1.01 km |
| Strine Dale | Valley | 1.11 km |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | 1.21 km | |
| Besom Hill Reservoir | 1.26 km | |
| Besom Hill | 1.34 km | |
| Greenacres Hill | 1.64 km | |
| Harbour Hill | 1.68 km | |
| Top o' th' Dog Hill | 1.87 km | |
| Dog Hill | 1.88 km | |
| Wotherhead Hill | 2.11 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL1 4PL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.56320500 |
| Longitude | -2.08000700 |
| OS Easting | 394798 |
| OS Northing | 0407400 |
| 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: Young hard-pressed families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Oldham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005164 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 007F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8D1 |