The postcode OL11 4BL is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL11 4BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL11 4BL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.2 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 OL11 4BL as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to OL11 4BL is Sandhole Lane which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sir Winston Churchill and is 64 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.07 km away at Heywood (East Lancashire Railway) The closest railway station is Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station, 2.51 km away.
The closest primary school to OL11 4BL (for ages 11 and under) is Bamford Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 12, 2017.
The local pub for residents of OL11 4BL is Hare & Hounds and is 119 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 19, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bamford Balti Express and is 643 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 20, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 47.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for OL11 4BL is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL11 4BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL11 4BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL11 4BL
| 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 OL11 4BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 733 m |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 26, 2009) | 1.01 km |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 12, 2011) | 1.12 km |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 1.28 km |
| Matthew Moss High School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.36 km | |
| Redwood | Special school | 11-19 | Good (December 8, 2016) | 1.6 km |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.84 km | |
| Caldershaw Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 6, 2011) | 1.87 km |
| St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.87 km |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 16, 2008) | 1.89 km |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.89 km |
| Harwood Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 1.93 km |
| Norden Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 2.18 km |
| Brimrod Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 2.28 km |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 2.28 km |
| Woodland Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 2.51 km |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 2.6 km |
| Hopwood Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 9, 2008) | 2.64 km |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 2.65 km |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 2.65 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL11 4BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 19, 2022 | 119 m | |
| Harvester Pub and Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 133 m | |
| Beeches Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 23, 2021 | 177 m | |
| Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 221 m | |
| Bamford Chapel (Luncheon Club) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 524 m | |
| Bamford Playgroup | Exempt April 27, 2021 | 590 m | |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 10, 2021 | 635 m | |
| Bamford Balti Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 20, 2021 | 643 m | |
| Bamford Bowling Club | Exempt January 16, 2020 | 643 m | |
| La Dolce Vita | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 643 m | |
| La Tandoor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 643 m | |
| Mojitos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 17, 2021 | 643 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 643 m | |
| The Grapes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 10, 2021 | 643 m | |
| Elephant & Castle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 21, 2022 | 724 m | |
| Mellors Catering @ Bamford Acadamy School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 733 m | |
| Marland Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 815 m | |
| Springfield Park Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 7, 2021 | 815 m | |
| Springfield Park Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 27, 2021 | 815 m | |
| Early Birds & Owls | Exempt June 30, 2021 | 1.01 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL11 4BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Sir Winston Churchill | 64 m | |
| Sir Winston Churchill | 95 m | |
| Sir Winston Churchill | 132 m | |
| Wood Top Avenue | 216 m | |
| Wood Top Avenue | 246 m | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 3.42 km | |
| Rochdale Railway Station | 3.48 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 3.56 km | |
| Heywood (East Lancashire Railway) | 2.07 km | |
| Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | 3.44 km | |
| Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | 3.44 km | |
| Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station | 2.51 km | |
| Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station | 2.54 km | |
| Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station | 2.55 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 27.12 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 27.16 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 27.58 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL11 4BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Plumpton Wood | 768 m | |
| Bamford Wood | 1.03 km | |
| Sycamore | 1.25 km | |
| Gelder Wood | 1.26 km | |
| Jowkin Wood | 1.31 km | |
| Goose Hill | 1.34 km | |
| Cobb Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Marland Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Carr Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Clay Lane Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Ashworth Wood | 1.65 km | |
| Gristlehurst Wood | 1.67 km | |
| Windy Cliff Wood | 1.7 km | |
| Ashworth Valley | Valley | 1.99 km |
| Elbut Wood | 2.06 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL11 4BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 51.2 Mbps | 47.6 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 17.4 Mbps | 13.9 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 53 | 15.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for OL11 4BL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.60755700 |
| Longitude | -2.20616900 |
| OS Easting | 386456 |
| OS Northing | 0412353 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Heywood and Middleton |
| Electoral Ward | Bamford |
| Local Authority District | Rochdale |
| 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 | E08000005 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale |
| 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 Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rochdale BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005315 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 011B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |