Postcode OL4 2RA (Oldham)

Map showing OL4 2RA and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL4 2RA is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in December 1997 and is an active postcode. OL4 2RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

OL4 2RA 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 2RA as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to OL4 2RA is Thistle Way which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Highfield Terrace and is 81 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.76 km away at Derker (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Greenfield Rail Station, 4.83 km away.

The closest primary school to OL4 2RA (for ages 11 and under) is Hodge Clough Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 9, 2019. 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 2RA is Suzi Q's and is 4.84 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 4.79 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on July 21, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 42.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for OL4 2RA 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 2RA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Thistle Way 21 m
Buttercup Drive 89 m
Holcombe View Close 146 m
Sorrel Way 154 m
Greenside Avenue 163 m
Campion Drive 188 m
Helmshore Avenue 194 m
Celandine Close 196 m
Parkfield Courr 200 m
Lark Street 259 m
Alexandra Terrace 265 m
Maythorne Close 274 m
Walden Avenue 275 m
Barcombe Close 283 m
Green Park View 291 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL4 2RA

Introduction December 1997
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 2RA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hodge Clough Primary School Good
(October 9, 2019)
413 m
Woodlands Primary Academy Good
(January 22, 2020)
687 m
St. Theresa's RC Primary School Good
(November 15, 2017)
947 m
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.01 km
Littlemoor Primary School 1.1 km
Willowpark Primary Academy Good
(June 27, 2019)
1.12 km
Waterhead Academy Requires improvement
(April 4, 2019)
1.14 km
Mayfield Primary School Good
(June 14, 2018)
1.22 km
Greenacres Primary Academy 1.54 km
St Anne's RC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2019)
1.71 km
St Joseph's RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.84 km
Hey-with-Zion Primary School Good
(July 18, 2017)
1.88 km
St Edward's RC School Good
(March 26, 2019)
1.88 km
Oasis Academy Clarksfield 1.93 km
Beever Primary School Requires improvement
(March 14, 2018)
2.07 km
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Requires improvement
(December 9, 2021)
2.08 km
E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy 2.08 km
Knowsley Junior School Good
(January 9, 2019)
2.27 km
The Blue Coat CofE School Outstanding
(December 9, 2011)
2.36 km
Farrowdale House School 2.38 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Abracadabra Pre-school Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2021
4.68 km
Body Matters 11 Limited Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
4.69 km
Newhey Butchers & Sandwich Shop Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
December 14, 2021
4.77 km
Newhey Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
July 21, 2021
4.79 km
The Cedar Tree @ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 26, 2021
4.8 km
Channings Early Years School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 11, 2021
4.81 km
Char Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2021
4.82 km
Village Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 30, 2021
4.82 km
New China City Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 30, 2021
4.84 km
Suzi Q's Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
September 5, 2021
4.84 km
C4 Events Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 25, 2022
4.85 km
Newhey County Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 23, 2021
4.88 km
Newhey Manor Residential Care Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
4.91 km
Londis Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
4.94 km
Tommy's Childcare Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 22, 2021
4.94 km
The Higher Bird i'th Hand Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
5.05 km
Ellenroad Trust Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
February 2, 2020
5.11 km
Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 26, 2021
5.22 km
Free Trade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 2, 2022
5.27 km
The John Milne Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 28, 2022
5.27 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Highfield Terrace Bus Stop/Station 81 m
Highfield Terrace Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Alexandra Terrace Bus Stop/Station 268 m
Radcliffe Road Bus Stop/Station 298 m
Radcliffe Road Bus Stop/Station 386 m
Shaw - Farrow Street Taxi Rank 2.23 km
Oldham - Regent Street Taxi Rank 2.39 km
Mumps Railway Station Taxi Rank 2.42 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.76 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.79 km
Derker (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.79 km
Greenfield Rail Station Rail 4.83 km
Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 5.44 km
Terminal Two Access Air 25.06 km
Terminal Two Access Air 25.07 km
Terminal One Access Air 25.31 km

Nearby Nature

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

Higher Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 297 m
Hodge Clough Valley 389 m
Lower Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 530 m
Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 577 m
Upper Strinesdale Reservoir Inland Water 727 m
Lower Strinesdale Reservoir Inland Water 817 m
Strine Dale Valley 876 m
Greenacres Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.17 km
Lower Dingle Valley 1.53 km
Besom Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.64 km
Besom Hill Reservoir Inland Water 1.73 km
Harbour Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.73 km
Wotherhead Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.28 km
Dog Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.33 km
Top o' th' Dog Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.33 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 41.3 Mbps 42.5 Mbps 50.03 Mbps
Upload 7.5 Mbps 7.5 Mbps 9.6 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 42.5 7.5
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 169,674 kWh - mean 14,140 kWh : median 11,623 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for OL4 2RA - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.55845300
Longitude -2.07880800
OS Easting 394877
OS Northing 0406873
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
24733
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: 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