The postcode OL2 5BQ is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL2 5BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL2 5BQ 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 5BQ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to OL2 5BQ is Mayfair Drive which is centered 28 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Carlton Way and is 101 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.63 km away at Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station, 3.07 km away.
The closest primary school to OL2 5BQ (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 5BQ is The Spring Inn and is 4.6 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 4.55 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 4, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 40.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.1 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 2.6 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 OL2 5BQ 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 OL2 5BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL2 5BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL2 5BQ
| 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 OL2 5BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham Academy North | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 406 m |
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 452 m |
| Elland House School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 703 m |
| Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 723 m |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 742 m |
| Burnley Brow Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 902 m |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 9, 2020) | 1 km |
| Bare Trees Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 6, 2012) | 1.27 km |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.28 km | |
| Royton Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| Thorp Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.33 km | |
| Northmoor Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.43 km |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 1.56 km |
| Westwood Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 9, 2021) | 1.64 km |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.64 km | |
| The Oldham College | College | 14-99 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| The Blue Coat CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 9, 2011) | 1.69 km |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 10, 2018) | 1.72 km |
| North Chadderton School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 1.72 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL2 5BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthberts RC B&E College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 3.8 km | |
| Dean Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 4.12 km | |
| Go Local Extra | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 18, 2021 | 4.12 km | |
| Norton Grange Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2020 | 4.16 km | |
| Boozed up convenience store | Exempt May 4, 2021 | 4.18 km | |
| Castleton Hotel - B&B Temporary accomodation | Awaiting Inspection | 4.33 km | |
| Craiglands News | Exempt March 18, 2022 | 4.39 km | |
| Rochdale ASC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 4.41 km | |
| Meadow View | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 4.46 km | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd, Staff Restaurant, Asda CDC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2021 | 4.53 km | |
| Coffee Together | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2021 | 4.55 km | |
| JKG Retail Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 11, 2019 | 4.55 km | |
| Kens Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 4, 2020 | 4.55 km | |
| Meraki Scents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2021 | 4.55 km | |
| Our Local Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2022 | 4.55 km | |
| Strand Pharmacy | Exempt April 28, 2021 | 4.55 km | |
| Holy Family RC Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 4.55 km | |
| The Spring Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2021 | 4.6 km | |
| Springhill Hospice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2021 | 4.6 km | |
| La Scala Ristorante | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2021 | 4.73 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL2 5BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Carlton Way | 101 m | |
| Carlton Way | 111 m | |
| Hilbre Avenue | 218 m | |
| Hilbre Avenue | 230 m | |
| Oldham Academy North | 261 m | |
| Royton - Spring Garden Street | 1.12 km | |
| Oldham - Fountain Street | 1.69 km | |
| Oldham - Bloom Street | 1.86 km | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.63 km | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.64 km | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.64 km | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.07 km | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.11 km | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.14 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 23.43 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 23.45 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 23.74 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL2 5BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Long Clough | Valley | 70 m |
| Plumpton Clough | Valley | 886 m |
| Royley Clough | Valley | 1.25 km |
| Buckley Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Cinder Hill | 1.89 km | |
| Oozewood Clough | Valley | 2.26 km |
| Higher Stake Hill | 2.65 km | |
| Tandle Hill | 2.71 km | |
| Greenacres Hill | 2.74 km | |
| Gerrard Wood | 2.78 km | |
| Hodge Clough | Valley | 2.96 km |
| Higher Count Hill | 3.38 km | |
| Lower Count Hill | 3.49 km | |
| Lower Dingle | Valley | 3.59 km |
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 3.62 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL2 5BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.5 Mbps | 40.5 Mbps | 52 Mbps |
| Upload | 8.2 Mbps | 8.1 Mbps | 10 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% | 23 | 7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 42.4 | 8.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for OL2 5BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.55711000 |
| Longitude | -2.12531400 |
| OS Easting | 391796 |
| OS Northing | 0406728 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| 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 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| 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 | 5A2 |