The postcode OL4 2GE is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in December 1996 and terminated in September 2000.OL4 2GE is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL4 2GE 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 2GE as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Ageing communities and families.
The closest road name to OL4 2GE is Culvert Street which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Waterhead Academy and is 72 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.94 km away at Derker (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Greenfield Rail Station, 4.07 km away.
The closest primary school to OL4 2GE (for ages 11 and under) is Hey-with-Zion Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 18, 2017.
The local pub for residents of OL4 2GE is Stamford Arms and is 5.46 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 5.76 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on July 21, 2021.
Policing for OL4 2GE 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 2GE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL4 2GE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL4 2GE
| Introduction | December 1996 |
| Termination | September 2000 |
| 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 2GE - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterhead Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (April 4, 2019) | 151 m |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 928 m |
| St Edward's RC School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 928 m |
| Woodlands Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 954 m |
| Littlemoor Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 965 m | |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.21 km | |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Hodge Clough Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Knowsley Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Academy | 3-11 | 1.36 km | |
| St. Theresa's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.4 km |
| Mayfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 14, 2018) | 1.41 km |
| Willowpark Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 14, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Academy | 11-16 | 1.79 km | |
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2015) | 1.86 km |
| St Agnes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 3, 2019) | 2.04 km |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.09 km | |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 2.13 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL4 2GE - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2019 | 5.46 km | |
| Body Matters 11 Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 5.66 km | |
| Abracadabra Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 5.66 km | |
| Newhey Butchers & Sandwich Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 14, 2021 | 5.74 km | |
| The Cedar Tree @ | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2021 | 5.74 km | |
| Newhey Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 21, 2021 | 5.76 km | |
| Channings Early Years School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2021 | 5.77 km | |
| Char Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2021 | 5.79 km | |
| Village Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 30, 2021 | 5.79 km | |
| C4 Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 5.79 km | |
| New China City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 5.82 km | |
| Suzi Q's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 5, 2021 | 5.82 km | |
| Newhey County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2021 | 5.86 km | |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2018 | 5.86 km | |
| Buckton Vale Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 5.86 km | |
| Newhey Manor Residential Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 5.87 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 5.9 km | |
| Tommy's Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2021 | 5.9 km | |
| The Higher Bird i'th Hand | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 6 km | |
| Cookie Monstaz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 6.01 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL4 2GE - Data from Apr 2022
| Waterhead Academy | 72 m | |
| Waterhead Academy | 81 m | |
| Waterhead Academy | 86 m | |
| Waterhead Academy | 92 m | |
| Waterhead Terminus | 107 m | |
| Mumps Railway Station | 2.2 km | |
| Oldham - Regent Street | 2.25 km | |
| Oldham - Bow Street | 2.39 km | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.94 km | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.95 km | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.96 km | |
| Greenfield Rail Station | 4.07 km | |
| Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station | 4.45 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 24.56 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 24.57 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 24.79 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL4 2GE - Data from Dec 2021
| Lower Count Hill | 548 m | |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | 591 m | |
| Higher Count Hill | 890 m | |
| Upper Strinesdale Reservoir | 902 m | |
| Strine Dale | Valley | 948 m |
| Greenacres Hill | 955 m | |
| Count Hill | 1.09 km | |
| Hodge Clough | Valley | 1.38 km |
| Stone Breaks Hill | 1.49 km | |
| Ashes Clough | Valley | 1.62 km |
| Harbour Hill | 1.95 km | |
| Besom Hill | 2.25 km | |
| Lower Dingle | Valley | 2.43 km |
| Crow Hill | 2.44 km | |
| Besom Hill Reservoir | 2.55 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.55049300 |
| Longitude | -2.07209100 |
| OS Easting | 395321 |
| OS Northing | 0405987 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Ageing communities and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Oldham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005180 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 012B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D1 |