The postcode OL4 1RB is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and terminated in December 1996.OL4 1RB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL4 1RB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 1RB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to OL4 1RB is Launceston Close which is centered 35 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Vant Street and is 68 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.68 km away at Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station, 3.57 km away.
The closest primary school to OL4 1RB (for ages 11 and under) is Roundthorn Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Lawrence House. The last OFSTED inspection on December 11, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of OL4 1RB is Heyrod Community Centre and is 4.61 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Longlife Fish And Chips and is 4.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 29, 2019.
Policing for OL4 1RB 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 1RB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL4 1RB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL4 1RB
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| Termination | December 1996 |
| 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 OL4 1RB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundthorn Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 455 m | |
| Alt Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 515 m |
| Alexandra Park Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 709 m |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (February 7, 2019) | 766 m |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Academy | 11-16 | 779 m | |
| St Hugh's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 934 m |
| Medlock Valley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.01 km | |
| Iqra High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Lawrence House | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.19 km |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 14, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 1.26 km |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Academy | 3-11 | 1.32 km | |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Greenhill Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.36 km |
| Broadfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 1.63 km |
| The Hathershaw College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.73 km |
| Westwood Boys School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.76 km | |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.78 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL4 1RB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 4.27 km | |
| Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 4.37 km | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 29, 2019 | 4.41 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 16, 2020 | 4.41 km | |
| Quackers Kids Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 4.56 km | |
| Heyrod Community Centre | Awaiting Inspection | 4.61 km | |
| Stamford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2019 | 4.66 km | |
| Appleyards Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 4.75 km | |
| Heyrod Conservative Club | Awaiting Inspection | 4.75 km | |
| Kendal House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 4.75 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 21, 2019 | 4.75 km | |
| Works 4U At The Peacock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2018 | 4.75 km | |
| Highfield Pavillion Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 4.86 km | |
| N & N Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 16, 2021 | 4.92 km | |
| Heyrod Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2019 | 4.92 km | |
| Cookie Monstaz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 4.99 km | |
| Fox Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2019 | 5.01 km | |
| Prayosha | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2021 | 5.01 km | |
| Elan Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2008 | 5.04 km | |
| Bucks | Awaiting Inspection | 5.06 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL4 1RB - Data from Apr 2022
| Vant Street | 68 m | |
| Manor Road | 73 m | |
| Vant Street | 77 m | |
| Manor Road | 155 m | |
| April Close | 245 m | |
| Mumps Railway Station | 1.55 km | |
| Oldham - Regent Street | 1.72 km | |
| Oldham - Bridge Street | 1.72 km | |
| Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.68 km | |
| Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.68 km | |
| Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.68 km | |
| Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.57 km | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station | 4.36 km | |
| Greenfield Rail Station | 5.08 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 22.04 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 22.05 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 22.26 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL4 1RB - Data from Dec 2021
| The Orchard | 430 m | |
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 725 m |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 886 m |
| The Rock | 1.02 km | |
| Rocher Vale | Valley | 1.05 km |
| Rowton Clough | Valley | 1.13 km |
| Turner Dingle | Valley | 1.16 km |
| Wildmoor Leach Wood | 1.19 km | |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 1.52 km |
| Lower Alt Hill | 1.54 km | |
| Rabbit Clough | Valley | 1.6 km |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 1.68 km |
| Crow Hill | 1.71 km | |
| Ashes Clough | Valley | 1.76 km |
| Wester Hill | 1.81 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.52992500 |
| Longitude | -2.08896700 |
| OS Easting | 394200 |
| OS Northing | 0403700 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Oldham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005232 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 026 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 026A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |