Postcode OL4 2BL (Oldham)

Map showing OL4 2BL and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL4 2BL is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL4 2BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

OL4 2BL 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 2BL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.

The closest road name to OL4 2BL is Raper Street which is centered 12 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Spring Street and is 131 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.09 km away at Derker (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station, 4.61 km away.

The closest primary school to OL4 2BL (for ages 11 and under) is Greenacres Primary Academy. 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 2BL is Stamford Arms and is 5.69 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 5.98 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on July 21, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 77.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for OL4 2BL is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Oldham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL4 2BL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to OL4 2BL, and the approximate distance away.

Raper Street 12 m
Taurus Street 50 m
Spring Street 76 m
Greenwood Street 101 m
Palm Street 120 m
Beresford Street 134 m
Mardale Close 140 m
Beresford Crescent 156 m
Ryeburne Street 160 m
Holt Street 163 m
Cedar Street 167 m
Falkirk Street 175 m
Philip Street 175 m
Watson Street 175 m
Mortar Street 194 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL4 2BL

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL4 2BL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Greenacres Primary Academy 207 m
Littlemoor Primary School 323 m
St Anne's RC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2019)
349 m
Oasis Academy Clarksfield 568 m
Mayfield Primary School Good
(June 14, 2018)
732 m
Woodlands Primary Academy Good
(January 22, 2020)
767 m
St. Theresa's RC Primary School Good
(November 15, 2017)
982 m
Waterhead Academy Requires improvement
(April 4, 2019)
1.03 km
Willowpark Primary Academy Good
(June 27, 2019)
1.04 km
Hey-with-Zion Primary School Good
(July 18, 2017)
1.12 km
St Edward's RC School Good
(March 26, 2019)
1.12 km
Horton Mill Community Primary School Good
(November 13, 2019)
1.15 km
Beever Primary School Requires improvement
(March 14, 2018)
1.2 km
Iqra High School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.26 km
Oasis Academy Leesbrook 1.29 km
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Outstanding
(February 7, 2019)
1.39 km
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Good
(December 14, 2017)
1.4 km
The Blue Coat CofE School Outstanding
(December 9, 2011)
1.45 km
Roundthorn Primary Academy 1.46 km
Westwood Boys School 1.55 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL4 2BL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Stamford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 17, 2019
5.69 km
Abracadabra Pre-school Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2021
5.84 km
Body Matters 11 Limited Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
5.89 km
Arlies Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 25, 2019
5.92 km
Newhey Butchers & Sandwich Shop Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
December 14, 2021
5.95 km
Newhey Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
July 21, 2021
5.98 km
St Cuthberts RC B&E College School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
5.99 km
Char Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2021
6.01 km
Village Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 30, 2021
6.01 km
Newhey County Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 23, 2021
6.01 km
New China City Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 30, 2021
6.03 km
Suzi Q's Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
September 5, 2021
6.03 km
Channings Early Years School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 11, 2021
6.03 km
The Cedar Tree @ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 26, 2021
6.06 km
Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 16, 2019
6.09 km
Longlife Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 29, 2019
6.1 km
Raja Brothers Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
January 16, 2020
6.1 km
Heyrod Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
6.1 km
C4 Events Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 25, 2022
6.11 km
Newhey Manor Residential Care Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
6.13 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL4 2BL - Data from Apr 2022

Spring Street Bus Stop/Station 131 m
Spring Street Bus Stop/Station 155 m
Windermere Walk Bus Stop/Station 211 m
Dunkerley Street Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Greenwood Street Bus Stop/Station 224 m
Mumps Railway Station Taxi Rank 1.2 km
Oldham - Regent Street Taxi Rank 1.25 km
Oldham - Bow Street Taxi Rank 1.39 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.09 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.09 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.1 km
Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 4.61 km
Greenfield Rail Station Rail 4.86 km
Terminal Two Access Air 23.71 km
Terminal Two Access Air 23.73 km
Terminal One Access Air 23.96 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL4 2BL - Data from Dec 2021

Greenacres Hill Hill Or Mountain 241 m
Lower Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.3 km
Higher Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.5 km
Lower Strinesdale Reservoir Inland Water 1.51 km
Hodge Clough Valley 1.68 km
Upper Strinesdale Reservoir Inland Water 1.74 km
Ashes Clough Valley 1.8 km
Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.8 km
Strine Dale Valley 1.84 km
Stone Breaks Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.09 km
The Orchard Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Snipe Clough Valley 2.24 km
Rowton Clough Valley 2.45 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
Wildmoor Leach Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL4 2BL - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 78.1 Mbps 77.4 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.4 Mbps 21 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6 0.8
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 86 12.7
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

54 meters consuming 576,759 kWh - mean 10,681 kWh : median 9,701 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

51 meters consuming 142,163 kWh - mean 2,788 kWh : median 2,131 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for OL4 2BL - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.54681700
Longitude -2.08584900
OS Easting 394409
OS Northing 0405579
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
283
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000004
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33005182
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Oldham 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Oldham 012A
Output Area / Small Area 4A1