Postcode OL2 5AX (Oldham)

Map showing OL2 5AX and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL2 5AX is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL2 5AX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

OL2 5AX is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 OL2 5AX as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.

The closest road name to OL2 5AX is Cumberland Drive which is centered 19 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cumberland Drive and is 100 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.47 km away at Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station, 3.22 km away.

The closest primary school to OL2 5AX (for ages 11 and under) is St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 29, 2020. 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 OL2 5AX is The Spring Inn and is 4.81 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 3, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Kens Chippy and is 4.79 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 4, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 67.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.3 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 2.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for OL2 5AX is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Oldham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL2 5AX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to OL2 5AX, and the approximate distance away.

Cumberland Drive 19 m
Dorchester Drive 61 m
Norfolk Way 101 m
Berkeley Drive 101 m
Regent Crescent 112 m
Arlington Close 129 m
Plumpton Close 167 m
Main Drive 179 m
Topside 190 m
Sheepfoot Lane 196 m
Carlton Way 197 m
Mildred Avenue 200 m
Kevin Avenue 206 m
Strand Way 208 m
Monarch Close 222 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL2 5AX

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL2 5AX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Good
(January 29, 2020)
565 m
The Oldham Academy North Good
(March 11, 2020)
627 m
St Hilda's CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(January 9, 2020)
786 m
Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(October 9, 2019)
874 m
Elland House School Good
(June 6, 2019)
881 m
Burnley Brow Community School Good
(May 15, 2018)
909 m
St Paul's CofE Primary School Good
(September 12, 2019)
994 m
Northmoor Academy Good
(May 9, 2019)
1.23 km
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Good
(December 18, 2019)
1.3 km
Bare Trees Primary School Outstanding
(July 6, 2012)
1.31 km
The Chadderton Prepraratory School 1.39 km
Royton Hall Primary School Good
(December 5, 2018)
1.41 km
The Blue Coat CofE School Outstanding
(December 9, 2011)
1.43 km
The Oldham College Good
(December 7, 2018)
1.44 km
Westwood Academy Good
(October 5, 2017)
1.45 km
Beever Primary School Requires improvement
(March 14, 2018)
1.52 km
Thorp Primary School 1.56 km
Richmond Academy Good
(September 14, 2017)
1.58 km
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Requires improvement
(December 9, 2021)
1.65 km
E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy 1.65 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL2 5AX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Cuthberts RC B&E College School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
4.03 km
Dean Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 11, 2021
4.35 km
Go Local Extra Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
June 18, 2021
4.35 km
Boozed up convenience store Retailers - other Exempt
May 4, 2021
4.41 km
Norton Grange Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 2, 2020
4.41 km
Castleton Hotel - B&B Temporary accomodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
4.59 km
Rochdale ASC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 28, 2021
4.6 km
Craiglands News Retailers - other Exempt
March 18, 2022
4.62 km
Meadow View Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 22, 2021
4.72 km
Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd, Staff Restaurant, Asda CDC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 23, 2021
4.73 km
Holy Family RC Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
4.79 km
Coffee Together Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 26, 2021
4.79 km
JKG Retail Ltd Retailers - other 4
Good
May 11, 2019
4.79 km
Kens Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 4, 2020
4.79 km
Meraki Scents Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 5, 2021
4.79 km
Our Local Pantry Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
4.79 km
Strand Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
April 28, 2021
4.79 km
The Spring Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 3, 2021
4.81 km
Springhill Hospice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2021
4.82 km
La Scala Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 14, 2021
4.96 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL2 5AX - Data from Apr 2022

Cumberland Drive Bus Stop/Station 100 m
Cumberland Drive Bus Stop/Station 102 m
Sheepfoot Lane Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Sheepfoot Lane Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Old Grey Mare Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Royton - Spring Garden Street Taxi Rank 1.31 km
Oldham - Fountain Street Taxi Rank 1.45 km
Oldham - Bloom Street Taxi Rank 1.65 km
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.47 km
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.47 km
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.47 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.22 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.26 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.29 km
Terminal Two Access Air 23.34 km
Terminal Two Access Air 23.36 km
Terminal One Access Air 23.65 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL2 5AX - Data from Dec 2021

Long Clough Valley 277 m
Plumpton Clough Valley 1.08 km
Royley Clough Valley 1.51 km
Buckley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Cinder Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.13 km
Oozewood Clough Valley 2.51 km
Greenacres Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.51 km
Hodge Clough Valley 2.82 km
Higher Stake Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.9 km
Tandle Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.97 km
Gerrard Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km
Higher Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.21 km
Lower Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.31 km
Snipe Clough Valley 3.37 km
Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.48 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL2 5AX - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 67.3 Mbps 67.4 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 10.3 Mbps 21 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8.7 0.7
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 18.5 4.5
30-300 Mbps 0% 88.5 13.4
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

20 meters consuming 307,047 kWh - mean 15,352 kWh : median 13,721 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for OL2 5AX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.55544100
Longitude -2.12257700
OS Easting 391977
OS Northing 0406542
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22557
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Oldham West and Royton
Electoral Ward Royton South
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000004
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Royton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33005167
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Oldham 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Oldham 008D
Output Area / Small Area 6B3