The postcode OL4 2AS is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.OL4 2AS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL4 2AS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 2AS as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Constrained young families.
The closest road name to OL4 2AS is Greenwood Street which is centered 86 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Spring Street and is 16 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 951 m away at Derker (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station, 4.77 km away.
The closest primary school to OL4 2AS (for ages 11 and under) is Littlemoor Primary School. 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 2AS is Stamford Arms and is 5.85 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 17, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Newhey Chinese Takeaway and is 5.84 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on July 21, 2021.
Policing for OL4 2AS 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 2AS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL4 2AS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL4 2AS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | June 1996 |
| 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 2AS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlemoor Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 207 m | |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 234 m | |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 414 m |
| Mayfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 14, 2018) | 569 m |
| Woodlands Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 659 m |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Academy | 3-11 | 690 m | |
| St. Theresa's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 829 m |
| Willowpark Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 877 m |
| Beever Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 14, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| Waterhead Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (April 4, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 1.27 km |
| St Edward's RC School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| Iqra High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.3 km |
| The Blue Coat CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 9, 2011) | 1.36 km |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Academy | 11-16 | 1.43 km | |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (February 7, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Westwood Boys School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.5 km | |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 14, 2017) | 1.56 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL4 2AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abracadabra Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 5.7 km | |
| Body Matters 11 Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 5.76 km | |
| Newhey Butchers & Sandwich Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 14, 2021 | 5.82 km | |
| St Cuthberts RC B&E College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 5.83 km | |
| Newhey Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 21, 2021 | 5.84 km | |
| Stamford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2019 | 5.85 km | |
| Newhey County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2021 | 5.87 km | |
| Char Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2021 | 5.87 km | |
| Village Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 30, 2021 | 5.87 km | |
| New China City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 5.89 km | |
| Suzi Q's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 5, 2021 | 5.89 km | |
| Channings Early Years School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2021 | 5.9 km | |
| The Cedar Tree @ | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2021 | 5.93 km | |
| C4 Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 5.98 km | |
| Newhey Manor Residential Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 6 km | |
| Rochdale ASC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 6 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 6.03 km | |
| Tommy's Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2021 | 6.03 km | |
| Ellenroad Trust Ltd | Exempt February 2, 2020 | 6.07 km | |
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 6.07 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL4 2AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Spring Street | 16 m | |
| Spring Street | 52 m | |
| Hill Stores | 118 m | |
| Hill Stores | 178 m | |
| Greenwood Street | 185 m | |
| Mumps Railway Station | 1.18 km | |
| Oldham - Regent Street | 1.21 km | |
| Oldham - Bow Street | 1.35 km | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 951 m | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 954 m | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 958 m | |
| Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station | 4.77 km | |
| Greenfield Rail Station | 4.99 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 23.76 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 23.77 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL4 2AS - Data from Dec 2021
| Greenacres Hill | 143 m | |
| Lower Count Hill | 1.29 km | |
| Higher Count Hill | 1.46 km | |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | 1.53 km | |
| Hodge Clough | Valley | 1.58 km |
| Upper Strinesdale Reservoir | 1.73 km | |
| Count Hill | 1.77 km | |
| Strine Dale | Valley | 1.84 km |
| Ashes Clough | Valley | 1.96 km |
| Stone Breaks Hill | 2.23 km | |
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 2.31 km |
| The Orchard | 2.35 km | |
| Rowton Clough | Valley | 2.6 km |
| Crow Hill | 2.63 km | |
| Long Clough | Valley | 2.69 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.54790300 |
| Longitude | -2.08749600 |
| OS Easting | 394300 |
| OS Northing | 0405700 |
| 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 | Waterhead |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: White communities Subgroup: Constrained 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 | E33005182 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 012A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7C2 |