The postcode OL2 5FB is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in June 1997 and terminated in July 1997.OL2 5FB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL2 5FB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.4 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 OL2 5FB as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to OL2 5FB is Mendip Close which is centered 59 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lea View and is 59 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.07 km away at Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station, 2.61 km away.
The closest primary school to OL2 5FB (for ages 11 and under) is St Paul's CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 12, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is North Chadderton School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 23, 2017 rated this school as Good
The nearest takeaway food is available from Kens Chippy and is 3.97 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 4, 2020.
Policing for OL2 5FB 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 5FB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL2 5FB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL2 5FB
| Introduction | June 1997 |
| Termination | July 1997 |
| 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 OL2 5FB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 374 m |
| The Oldham Academy North | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 568 m |
| Elland House School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 786 m |
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 850 m |
| Ss Aidan and Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 878 m |
| Thorp Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 950 m | |
| Burnley Brow Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.09 km | |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 10, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| North Chadderton School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 1.22 km |
| Bare Trees Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 6, 2012) | 1.26 km |
| Royton Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 9, 2020) | 1.59 km |
| St Herbert's RC School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 1.8 km |
| Fir Bank Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.89 km | |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 9, 2021) | 1.96 km |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.96 km | |
| Northmoor Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.97 km |
| Westwood Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 1.98 km |
| The Radclyffe School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (October 14, 2021) | 2.11 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL2 5FB - 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 | 3.34 km | |
| Norton Grange Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2020 | 3.46 km | |
| Dean Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 3.63 km | |
| Go Local Extra | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 18, 2021 | 3.63 km | |
| Castleton Hotel - B&B Temporary accomodation | Awaiting Inspection | 3.64 km | |
| Boozed up convenience store | Exempt May 4, 2021 | 3.68 km | |
| Meadow View | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 3.77 km | |
| Craiglands News | Exempt March 18, 2022 | 3.89 km | |
| Coffee Together | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2021 | 3.97 km | |
| JKG Retail Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 11, 2019 | 3.97 km | |
| Kens Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 4, 2020 | 3.97 km | |
| Meraki Scents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2021 | 3.97 km | |
| Our Local Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2022 | 3.97 km | |
| Strand Pharmacy | Exempt April 28, 2021 | 3.97 km | |
| Holy Family RC Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 4.02 km | |
| Mellors Catering Services @ St. Gabriels Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 4.08 km | |
| Rochdale ASC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 4.08 km | |
| Golden Wok | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 11, 2021 | 4.1 km | |
| Premium Food & Wine | Exempt January 11, 2021 | 4.1 km | |
| Royle Billiards & Bowling Club | Exempt April 23, 2019 | 4.1 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL2 5FB - Data from Apr 2022
| Lea View | 59 m | |
| Lea View | 67 m | |
| Lea View | 178 m | |
| Lea View | 182 m | |
| Cambrian Drive | 204 m | |
| Royton - Spring Garden Street | 1.01 km | |
| Oldham - Fountain Street | 2.29 km | |
| Oldham - Bloom Street | 2.39 km | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.07 km | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.09 km | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.09 km | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 2.61 km | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 2.65 km | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 2.68 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 23.51 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 23.53 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 23.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL2 5FB - Data from Dec 2021
| Plumpton Clough | Valley | 471 m |
| Royley Clough | Valley | 551 m |
| Long Clough | Valley | 714 m |
| Buckley Wood | 966 m | |
| Cinder Hill | 1.19 km | |
| Oozewood Clough | Valley | 1.71 km |
| Higher Stake Hill | 1.96 km | |
| Tandle Hill | 2.06 km | |
| Gerrard Wood | 2.11 km | |
| Lords Wood | 3.37 km | |
| Greenacres Hill | 3.43 km | |
| Hodge Clough | Valley | 3.52 km |
| Hopwood Clough | Valley | 3.53 km |
| Royle Hill | 3.73 km | |
| Round Hill | 3.79 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.56044300 |
| Longitude | -2.13432100 |
| OS Easting | 391200 |
| OS Northing | 0407100 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Oldham West and Royton |
| Electoral Ward | Royton North |
| 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: 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 | Royton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005168 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 008C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |