The postcode OL12 6EQ is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and terminated in September 2004.OL12 6EQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL12 6EQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 OL12 6EQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to OL12 6EQ is Jacob Bright Mews which is centered 12 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bentley Street and is 45 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.26 km away at Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 2.05 km away.
The closest primary school to OL12 6EQ (for ages 11 and under) is Greenbank Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 24, 2017.
The local pub for residents of OL12 6EQ is Mark Twain and is 305 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 15, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bright & Breezy and is 206 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 26, 2021.
Policing for OL12 6EQ 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 OL12 6EQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL12 6EQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL12 6EQ
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| Termination | September 2004 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL12 6EQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 271 m |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 271 m |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 444 m |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 489 m | |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2020) | 518 m |
| Brownhill School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 614 m |
| Healey Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 676 m |
| Falinge Park High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 787 m |
| Shawclough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 849 m |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 915 m |
| Spotland Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 1.3 km |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 1.4 km | |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.47 km |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 1.49 km |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 1.61 km |
| Great Howarth School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| Meadows School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.7 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL12 6EQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 22, 2018 | 130 m | |
| Bright & Breezy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 26, 2021 | 206 m | |
| Captain Jacks @ Thunk | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 206 m | |
| Little Stars Preschool | Awaiting Inspection | 206 m | |
| Albaraca | Exempt March 29, 2021 | 223 m | |
| Fieldhouse Care Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 224 m | |
| Greenbank CP School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 271 m | |
| Jav's Off-licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 13, 2019 | 305 m | |
| La La's Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 6, 2021 | 305 m | |
| Mark Twain | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 305 m | |
| Riflemans Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2022 | 350 m | |
| Madina Food Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 30, 2021 | 378 m | |
| European Polski Stop | Awaiting Inspection | 383 m | |
| Kewangcha | Awaiting Inspection | 383 m | |
| Papz Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2020 | 383 m | |
| Romanian Market VRB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement December 1, 2020 | 383 m | |
| Theo Peppe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 16, 2022 | 383 m | |
| UK Wanted Burger Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2020 | 383 m | |
| Cambrian Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2019 | 383 m | |
| Cronkeyshaw Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 383 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL12 6EQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bentley Street | 45 m | |
| Bentley Street | 116 m | |
| Whitworth Road | 180 m | |
| Whitworth Road | 200 m | |
| Whitworth Road | 203 m | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 1.06 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 1.27 km | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 1.28 km | |
| Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.26 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.26 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.26 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 2.05 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.99 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 3 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.12 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.15 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 30.53 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL12 6EQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hollows Wood | 973 m | |
| Foot Wood | 974 m | |
| Mean Wood | 1.2 km | |
| Hey Wood | 1.27 km | |
| Buckley Wood | 1.3 km | |
| Lousy Hillock | 1.52 km | |
| Lythe Slack | Valley | 1.54 km |
| Brownhouse Wham Reservoir | 1.73 km | |
| White Hill | 1.75 km | |
| Belfield Community Woodland | 1.77 km | |
| Brotherod Wood | 1.78 km | |
| Gandy Brow Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Rydings Dam | 1.86 km | |
| Healey Hall Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.94 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.62859100 |
| Longitude | -2.15790000 |
| OS Easting | 389655 |
| OS Northing | 0414685 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rochdale |
| Electoral Ward | Healey |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rochdale BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005280 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 005F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |