The postcode OL4 2EW is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL4 2EW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL4 2EW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 2EW as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Hard-pressed ethnic mix.
The closest road name to OL4 2EW is Linden Avenue which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cotton Tree Close and is 63 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.57 km away at Derker (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station, 4.36 km away.
The closest primary school to OL4 2EW (for ages 11 and under) is Littlemoor Primary School.
The local pub for residents of OL4 2EW is Stamford Arms and is 5.41 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 17, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cookie Monstaz and is 5.92 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 14, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 102.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.8 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 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for OL4 2EW 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 2EW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL4 2EW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL4 2EW
| 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 2EW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterhead Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (April 4, 2019) | 524 m |
| Littlemoor Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 616 m | |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 715 m | |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 755 m |
| St Edward's RC School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 755 m |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 801 m |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Academy | 3-11 | 845 m | |
| Woodlands Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 849 m |
| Mayfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 14, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| St. Theresa's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 1.23 km |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 14, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| Willowpark Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Academy | 11-16 | 1.35 km | |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.45 km |
| Knowsley Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.62 km | |
| Hodge Clough Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.63 km |
| Iqra High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.67 km |
| Beever Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 14, 2018) | 1.71 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL4 2EW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2019 | 5.41 km | |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2018 | 5.84 km | |
| Buckton Vale Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 5.84 km | |
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 5.85 km | |
| Abracadabra Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 5.87 km | |
| Body Matters 11 Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 5.9 km | |
| Cookie Monstaz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 5.92 km | |
| Heyrod Community Centre | Awaiting Inspection | 5.96 km | |
| Newhey Butchers & Sandwich Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 14, 2021 | 5.97 km | |
| Carrbrook Flavours | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 11, 2019 | 5.97 km | |
| China Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 21, 2019 | 5.97 km | |
| Spar (Carrbrook) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 2, 2022 | 5.97 km | |
| Newhey Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 21, 2021 | 5.99 km | |
| Bucks | Awaiting Inspection | 6.01 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2018 | 6.01 km | |
| Channings Early Years School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2021 | 6.02 km | |
| The Cedar Tree @ | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2021 | 6.02 km | |
| Char Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2021 | 6.02 km | |
| Village Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 30, 2021 | 6.02 km | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 29, 2019 | 6.04 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL4 2EW - Data from Apr 2022
| Cotton Tree Close | 63 m | |
| Cotton Tree Close | 73 m | |
| Sycamore Avenue | 132 m | |
| Sycamore Avenue | 153 m | |
| Heywood Street | 213 m | |
| Mumps Railway Station | 1.7 km | |
| Oldham - Regent Street | 1.76 km | |
| Oldham - Bow Street | 1.9 km | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.57 km | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.58 km | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.58 km | |
| Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station | 4.36 km | |
| Greenfield Rail Station | 4.37 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 24.05 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 24.07 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 24.29 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL4 2EW - Data from Dec 2021
| Greenacres Hill | 568 m | |
| Lower Count Hill | 956 m | |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | 1.1 km | |
| Higher Count Hill | 1.24 km | |
| Upper Strinesdale Reservoir | 1.38 km | |
| Strine Dale | Valley | 1.44 km |
| Ashes Clough | Valley | 1.49 km |
| Count Hill | 1.51 km | |
| Hodge Clough | Valley | 1.59 km |
| Stone Breaks Hill | 1.63 km | |
| Crow Hill | 2.26 km | |
| The Orchard | 2.35 km | |
| Rowton Clough | Valley | 2.39 km |
| Harbour Hill | 2.46 km | |
| Wildmoor Leach Wood | 2.54 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL4 2EW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 45.2 Mbps | 102.7 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 9.8 Mbps | 11.8 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.3 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 25.7 | 7.7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 94.7 | 11.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for OL4 2EW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.54745100 |
| Longitude | -2.07809300 |
| OS Easting | 394923 |
| OS Northing | 0405649 |
| 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 | 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Migration and churn Subgroup: Hard-pressed ethnic mix |
| 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 012B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8D2 |