Postcode OL4 3BJ (Oldham)

Map showing OL4 3BJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL4 3BJ is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in February 1990 and is an active postcode. OL4 3BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

OL4 3BJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3 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 3BJ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to OL4 3BJ is Wyke Park which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Gibraltar Street and is 152 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.44 km away at Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station, 3.81 km away.

The closest primary school to OL4 3BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Oasis Academy Clarksfield.

The local pub for residents of OL4 3BJ is Stamford Arms and is 4.9 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 17, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Longlife Fish And Chips and is 5.21 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 29, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 128.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.7 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 1.8 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 3BJ 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 3BJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to OL4 3BJ, and the approximate distance away.

Wyke Park 17 m
Stockton Park 44 m
Ludlow Park 64 m
Sedgefield Park 66 m
Lees Brook Park 77 m
Gowran Park 77 m
Dudley Street 96 m
Wincanton Park 108 m
Wheeldale 110 m
Abercorn Street 120 m
Bank Street 128 m
Deepdale 133 m
Dawson Street 139 m
Bank Top Park 161 m
Cennick Close 166 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL4 3BJ

Introduction February 1990
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 3BJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Oasis Academy Leesbrook 406 m
Oasis Academy Clarksfield 412 m
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Good
(December 14, 2017)
623 m
Roundthorn Primary Academy 672 m
St Anne's RC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2019)
732 m
Hey-with-Zion Primary School Good
(July 18, 2017)
808 m
St Edward's RC School Good
(March 26, 2019)
808 m
Greenacres Primary Academy 867 m
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Outstanding
(February 7, 2019)
965 m
Iqra High School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.04 km
Horton Mill Community Primary School Good
(November 13, 2019)
1.16 km
Littlemoor Primary School 1.21 km
Alt Academy Good
(September 13, 2017)
1.28 km
St Hugh's CofE Primary School Requires improvement
(March 20, 2019)
1.32 km
Waterhead Academy Requires improvement
(April 4, 2019)
1.35 km
Alexandra Park Junior School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
1.36 km
St Agnes CofE Primary School Good
(December 3, 2019)
1.46 km
Springhead Infant and Nursery School Good
(October 13, 2021)
1.48 km
Mayfield Primary School Good
(June 14, 2018)
1.58 km
Greenhill Academy Good
(March 12, 2020)
1.59 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL4 3BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Stamford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 17, 2019
4.9 km
Arlies Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 25, 2019
5.03 km
Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 16, 2019
5.2 km
Longlife Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 29, 2019
5.21 km
Raja Brothers Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
January 16, 2020
5.21 km
Heyrod Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
5.23 km
Appleyards Corner Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
5.33 km
Heyrod Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
5.33 km
Cookie Monstaz Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 14, 2021
5.35 km
Bright Futures Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 3, 2018
5.36 km
Buckton Vale Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 20, 2019
5.36 km
Quackers Kids Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 23, 2019
5.37 km
Carrbrook Flavours Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 11, 2019
5.42 km
China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 21, 2019
5.42 km
Spar (Carrbrook) Retailers - other 4
Good
March 2, 2022
5.42 km
Bucks Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
5.43 km
Raja Brothers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2018
5.43 km
Kendal House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 8, 2018
5.57 km
Wazs Convenience Store Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
May 21, 2019
5.57 km
Works 4U At The Peacock Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 20, 2018
5.57 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL4 3BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Gibraltar Street Bus Stop/Station 152 m
New Earth Street Bus Stop/Station 254 m
New Earth Street Bus Stop/Station 272 m
Old Street Bus Stop/Station 283 m
Wren Street Bus Stop/Station 285 m
Mumps Railway Station Taxi Rank 1.34 km
Oldham - Regent Street Taxi Rank 1.48 km
Oldham - Bow Street Taxi Rank 1.57 km
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.44 km
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.44 km
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.46 km
Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.81 km
Greenfield Rail Station Rail 4.52 km
Terminal Two Access Air 23.15 km
Terminal Two Access Air 23.16 km
Terminal One Access Air 23.37 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL4 3BJ - Data from Dec 2021

Greenacres Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.13 km
Ashes Clough Valley 1.17 km
The Orchard Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Rowton Clough Valley 1.56 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.66 km
Snipe Clough Valley 1.67 km
Wildmoor Leach Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Stone Breaks Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.76 km
Turner Dingle Valley 1.84 km
Lower Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.91 km
Deanshut Clough Valley 2 km
Lower Strinesdale Reservoir Inland Water 2.01 km
Rocher Vale Valley 2.04 km
The Rock Hill Or Mountain 2.05 km
Higher Count Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.2 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL4 3BJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 128.5 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 13.7 Mbps 21 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 0% 128.5 13.7
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 69,520 kWh - mean 11,587 kWh : median 11,464 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 18,054 kWh - mean 3,611 kWh : median 4,087 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for OL4 3BJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.53916200
Longitude -2.08200100
OS Easting 394663
OS Northing 0404727
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
11338
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Oldham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33005210
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Oldham 019
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Oldham 019D
Output Area / Small Area 5A1