The postcode OL12 8QS is located in Rossendale, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL12 8QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL12 8QS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 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 8QS as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.
The closest road name to OL12 8QS is Thorneylea which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lords and is 79 m away. The closest railway station is Smithy Bridge Rail Station, 5.05 km away.
The closest primary school to OL12 8QS (for ages 11 and under) is Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 19, 2011.
The local pub for residents of OL12 8QS is Whitworth Vale Brass Band Club and is 100 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 5, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pizza Time Express and is 100 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 2, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 58.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 5.6% 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 2.6 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 OL12 8QS is covered by the Lancashire police force association and East Lancashire Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL12 8QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL12 8QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL12 8QS
| 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 OL12 8QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 19, 2011) | 406 m |
| Whitworth Community High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 650 m |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 9, 2019) | 687 m |
| Tonacliffe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 17, 2013) | 1.48 km |
| St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.16 km | |
| Healey Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 3.1 km |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 9, 2022) | 3.13 km |
| Shawclough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 3.13 km |
| Great Howarth School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 3.43 km |
| Britannia Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 3.5 km |
| Wardle Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 3.68 km |
| Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 3.94 km |
| Falinge Park High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 3.95 km |
| Meadows School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 3.96 km |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2020) | 4 km |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2018) | 4.01 km |
| Greenbank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 4.04 km |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 4.04 km |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 4.1 km |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.14 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL12 8QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A J Nuttall (Chemists) | Exempt December 18, 2007 | 0 m | |
| Nibbles Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Rowlands Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 12, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Lord's The Caterers Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2021 | 98 m | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2019 | 99 m | |
| Ashoka | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2021 | 100 m | |
| Milcafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2021 | 100 m | |
| Pizza Time Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 100 m | |
| The Lighthouse Community Foodshare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2021 | 100 m | |
| Whitworth Vale Brass Band Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2018 | 100 m | |
| Whitworth Football And Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2016 | 114 m | |
| Cockle Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 256 m | |
| Market Street, Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 274 m | |
| The Sportsman | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2020 | 274 m | |
| Clumsy Goat Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2021 | 309 m | |
| Kids Treats | Exempt March 8, 2021 | 309 m | |
| Cock And Magpie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 326 m | |
| St Anselms RC Primary School (Kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 406 m | |
| Saints And Sinners Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 573 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL12 8QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Lords | 79 m | |
| Tong Lane | 97 m | |
| Lords | 104 m | |
| Tong Lane | 136 m | |
| North Street | 174 m | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 5.05 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 5.07 km | |
| Walsden Rail Station | 6.01 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 33.39 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 33.42 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 33.83 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL12 8QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Hodge Hill | 608 m | |
| Waingap Hill | 793 m | |
| Cowm Reservoir | 891 m | |
| Brown Hill | 913 m | |
| Hud Clough | Valley | 1.08 km |
| Brown Wardle Hill | 1.28 km | |
| Danes Wood | 1.45 km | |
| King Hill | 1.51 km | |
| Little Middle Hill | 1.6 km | |
| Brown Hill | 1.62 km | |
| Rushy Hill | 1.64 km | |
| Spring Mill Reservoir | 1.69 km | |
| Fern Isle Wood | 1.86 km | |
| Middle Hill | 1.87 km | |
| Long Shoot Clough | Valley | 2 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL12 8QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 60.5 Mbps | 58.4 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 17.9 Mbps | 13.8 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 94.4% | 100% | 65.5 | 16.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 5.6% | 5.6% | - | - |
Energy usage data for OL12 8QS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.66118400 |
| Longitude | -2.17395600 |
| OS Easting | 388602 |
| OS Northing | 0418312 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Lancashire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rossendale and Darwen |
| County Electorial Division | Whitworth & Bacup ED |
| Electoral Ward | Facit and Shawforth |
| Local Authority District | Rossendale |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Lancashire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Lancashire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000125 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
East Lancashire Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Lancashire and South Cumbria |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS East Lancashire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Whitworth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33008654 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rossendale 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rossendale 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C2 |