The postcode OL4 2QR is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1995 and terminated in June 1997.OL4 2QR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL4 2QR is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.5 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 2QR as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to OL4 2QR is Helmshore Avenue which is centered 9 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Alexandra Terrace and is 129 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.94 km away at Derker (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Greenfield Rail Station, 4.77 km away.
The closest primary school to OL4 2QR (for ages 11 and under) is Hodge Clough Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 9, 2019.
The local pub for residents of OL4 2QR is Suzi Q's and is 4.76 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on September 5, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Newhey Chinese Takeaway and is 4.7 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on July 21, 2021.
Policing for OL4 2QR 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 2QR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL4 2QR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL4 2QR
| Introduction | January 1995 |
| Termination | June 1997 |
| 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 2QR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Clough Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 285 m |
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2015) | 857 m |
| Woodlands Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 874 m |
| St. Theresa's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 1.13 km |
| Waterhead Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (April 4, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Littlemoor Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.28 km | |
| Willowpark Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 1.3 km |
| Mayfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 14, 2018) | 1.41 km |
| Greenacres Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.72 km | |
| St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.85 km |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 1.89 km |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 1.98 km |
| St Edward's RC School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 1.98 km |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Academy | 3-11 | 2.09 km | |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 9, 2021) | 2.15 km |
| E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 2.15 km | |
| Beever Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 14, 2018) | 2.25 km |
| Knowsley Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 2.28 km |
| Farrowdale House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 2.35 km | |
| East Crompton St George's CofE School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 2.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL4 2QR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Matters 11 Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 4.6 km | |
| Abracadabra Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 4.6 km | |
| Newhey Butchers & Sandwich Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 14, 2021 | 4.68 km | |
| The Cedar Tree @ | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2021 | 4.69 km | |
| Newhey Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 21, 2021 | 4.7 km | |
| Channings Early Years School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2021 | 4.71 km | |
| Char Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2021 | 4.73 km | |
| Village Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 30, 2021 | 4.73 km | |
| C4 Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 4.74 km | |
| New China City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 4.76 km | |
| Suzi Q's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 5, 2021 | 4.76 km | |
| Newhey County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2021 | 4.8 km | |
| Newhey Manor Residential Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 4.81 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 4.84 km | |
| Tommy's Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2021 | 4.84 km | |
| The Higher Bird i'th Hand | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 4.94 km | |
| Ellenroad Trust Ltd | Exempt February 2, 2020 | 5.04 km | |
| Bulls Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2021 | 5.08 km | |
| Free Trade Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 2, 2022 | 5.19 km | |
| The John Milne | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 5.19 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL4 2QR - Data from Apr 2022
| Alexandra Terrace | 129 m | |
| Highfield Terrace | 173 m | |
| Highfield Terrace | 204 m | |
| Turf Pit Lane | 269 m | |
| Turf Pit Lane | 314 m | |
| Shaw - Farrow Street | 2.18 km | |
| Oldham - Regent Street | 2.58 km | |
| Mumps Railway Station | 2.6 km | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.94 km | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.97 km | |
| Derker (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.98 km | |
| Greenfield Rail Station | 4.77 km | |
| Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station | 5.49 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 25.24 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 25.25 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 25.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL4 2QR - Data from Dec 2021
| Higher Count Hill | 211 m | |
| Hodge Clough | Valley | 374 m |
| Count Hill | 410 m | |
| Lower Count Hill | 541 m | |
| Upper Strinesdale Reservoir | 610 m | |
| Strine Dale | Valley | 758 m |
| Lower Strinesdale Reservoir | 773 m | |
| Greenacres Hill | 1.34 km | |
| Lower Dingle | Valley | 1.4 km |
| Besom Hill | 1.45 km | |
| Harbour Hill | 1.56 km | |
| Besom Hill Reservoir | 1.57 km | |
| Wotherhead Hill | 2.09 km | |
| Dog Hill | 2.17 km | |
| Top o' th' Dog Hill | 2.17 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.55961300 |
| Longitude | -2.07674200 |
| OS Easting | 395014 |
| OS Northing | 0407002 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Oldham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005166 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 007D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |