The postcode OL3 5GZ is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in December 1997 and terminated in December 1998.OL3 5GZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL3 5GZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.3 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 OL3 5GZ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to OL3 5GZ is Ainsbrook Avenue which is centered 35 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Oldham Road and is 356 m away. The closest railway station is Greenfield Rail Station, 3.1 km away.
The closest primary school to OL3 5GZ (for ages 11 and under) is Delph Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 23, 2018.
The local pub for residents of OL3 5GZ is Bulls Head and is 5.55 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 26, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Newhey Chinese Takeaway and is 6.45 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on July 21, 2021.
Policing for OL3 5GZ 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 OL3 5GZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL3 5GZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL3 5GZ
| Introduction | December 1997 |
| Termination | December 1998 |
| 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 OL3 5GZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delph Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 572 m |
| Saddleworth School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 1.1 km |
| Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.25 km |
| Diggle School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 28, 2018) | 1.6 km |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 2.03 km |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 3.05 km |
| Greenfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (September 25, 2014) | 3.26 km |
| St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 3.4 km |
| Knowsley Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 3.6 km |
| Friezland Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 26, 2019) | 3.76 km |
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2015) | 3.8 km |
| Bright Futures School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 3.96 km |
| Greenfield St Mary's CofE School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 4 km |
| Hodge Clough Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 4.05 km |
| Waterhead Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (April 4, 2019) | 4.05 km |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 4.08 km |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 4.49 km |
| St Edward's RC School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 4.49 km |
| East Crompton St George's CofE School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 4.65 km |
| Buckstones Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 28, 2014) | 4.7 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL3 5GZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2021 | 5.55 km | |
| The Cedar Tree @ | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2021 | 6.07 km | |
| C4 Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 6.11 km | |
| Channings Early Years School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2021 | 6.3 km | |
| Body Matters 11 Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 6.3 km | |
| The Higher Bird i'th Hand | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 6.31 km | |
| Newhey Manor Residential Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 6.38 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 6.41 km | |
| Tommy's Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2021 | 6.41 km | |
| Stamford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2019 | 6.45 km | |
| Newhey Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 21, 2021 | 6.45 km | |
| Newhey Butchers & Sandwich Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 14, 2021 | 6.47 km | |
| Char Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2021 | 6.5 km | |
| Village Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 30, 2021 | 6.5 km | |
| Abracadabra Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 6.52 km | |
| New China City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 6.53 km | |
| Suzi Q's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 5, 2021 | 6.53 km | |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2018 | 6.59 km | |
| Buckton Vale Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 6.59 km | |
| Valerie Charnock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 6.71 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL3 5GZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Oldham Road | 356 m | |
| Oldham Road | 366 m | |
| Delph Cross Roads | 427 m | |
| Delph Cross Roads | 448 m | |
| The Swan | 449 m | |
| Greenfield Rail Station | 3.1 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.17 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.17 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 28.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL3 5GZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Delph Hill | 241 m | |
| Little Knott Hill | 589 m | |
| Ainley Wood | 657 m | |
| Spring Wood | 708 m | |
| Stones Wood | 748 m | |
| Knott Hill | 804 m | |
| Coal Clough | Valley | 891 m |
| Derby Hill | 983 m | |
| Thurston Clough | Valley | 1.31 km |
| Hunters Hill | 1.66 km | |
| Thorns Clough | Valley | 1.72 km |
| Castleshaw Lower Reservoir | 1.83 km | |
| Waters Clough | Valley | 1.92 km |
| Summer Hill | 2.02 km | |
| Harrop Dale | Valley | 2.11 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.56665700 |
| Longitude | -2.01706900 |
| OS Easting | 398967 |
| OS Northing | 0407783 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode sector mean, (mainly PO Boxes) |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Electoral Ward | Saddleworth 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 city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Delph BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005162 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 006D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |