The postcode OL4 1AJ is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL4 1AJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL4 1AJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 OL4 1AJ as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.
The closest road name to OL4 1AJ is Pitt Street East which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Waterloo Street and is 62 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 909 m away at Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station, 4.26 km away.
The closest primary school to OL4 1AJ (for ages 11 and under) is Alexandra Park Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on December 8, 2021. 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 OL4 1AJ is Stamford Arms and is 5.35 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 17, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Longlife Fish And Chips and is 5.17 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 29, 2019.
Policing for OL4 1AJ 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 OL4 1AJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL4 1AJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL4 1AJ
| 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 OL4 1AJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (February 7, 2019) | 0 m |
| Iqra High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 284 m |
| Alexandra Park Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 449 m |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 581 m |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 630 m | |
| Greenhill Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 704 m |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Academy | 11-16 | 892 m | |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Academy | 3-11 | 893 m | |
| Westwood Boys School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.02 km | |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Broadfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.22 km | |
| Alt Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| The Springboard Project | Special school | 14-19 | 1.28 km | |
| The Blue Coat CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 9, 2011) | 1.42 km |
| Beever Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 14, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| Medlock Valley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.43 km | |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 14, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Good (September 28, 2016) | 1.58 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL4 1AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 5.04 km | |
| Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 5.12 km | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 29, 2019 | 5.17 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 16, 2020 | 5.17 km | |
| Quackers Kids Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 5.32 km | |
| Stamford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2019 | 5.35 km | |
| Heyrod Community Centre | Awaiting Inspection | 5.38 km | |
| Kendal House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 5.51 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 21, 2019 | 5.51 km | |
| Works 4U At The Peacock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2018 | 5.51 km | |
| Appleyards Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 5.51 km | |
| Heyrod Conservative Club | Awaiting Inspection | 5.51 km | |
| Highfield Pavillion Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 5.61 km | |
| N & N Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 16, 2021 | 5.67 km | |
| Heyrod Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2019 | 5.69 km | |
| Cookie Monstaz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 5.72 km | |
| Fox Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2019 | 5.76 km | |
| Prayosha | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2021 | 5.76 km | |
| Bucks | Awaiting Inspection | 5.79 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2018 | 5.79 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL4 1AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Waterloo Street | 62 m | |
| Bolton Street | 108 m | |
| Waterloo Street | 111 m | |
| Glodwick Road | 132 m | |
| Glodwick Road | 189 m | |
| Mumps Railway Station | 784 m | |
| Oldham - Regent Street | 953 m | |
| Oldham - Bow Street | 965 m | |
| Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 909 m | |
| Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 917 m | |
| Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 918 m | |
| Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station | 4.26 km | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station | 4.98 km | |
| Moston Rail Station | 5.15 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 22.33 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 22.34 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 22.57 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL4 1AJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 854 m |
| The Orchard | 1.2 km | |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 1.52 km |
| Greenacres Hill | 1.6 km | |
| The Rock | 1.75 km | |
| Rocher Vale | Valley | 1.79 km |
| Rowton Clough | Valley | 1.81 km |
| Wildmoor Leach Wood | 1.9 km | |
| Turner Dingle | Valley | 1.91 km |
| Ashes Clough | Valley | 2.02 km |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.1 km |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.19 km |
| Lower Alt Hill | 2.21 km | |
| Crow Hill | 2.25 km | |
| Rabbit Clough | Valley | 2.34 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.53568900 |
| Longitude | -2.09532900 |
| OS Easting | 393779 |
| OS Northing | 0404340 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Electoral Ward | Alexandra |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic dynamics Subgroup: Constrained neighbourhoods |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Oldham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005224 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 022 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 022A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3C1 |