The postcode OL6 6BQ is located in Tameside, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL6 6BQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL6 6BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 OL6 6BQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to OL6 6BQ is Bow Street which is centered 78 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Delamere Street and is 141 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 338 m away at Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station, 289 m away.
The closest primary school to OL6 6BQ (for ages 11 and under) is St James' Church of England Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Limes School. The last OFSTED inspection on January 17, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of OL6 6BQ is Pyramid Snooker Hall and is 950 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on July 6, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Muffins and is 702 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 15, 2021.
Policing for OL6 6BQ is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Tameside and Glossop is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL6 6BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL6 6BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL6 6BQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 OL6 6BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 528 m | |
| Safe Start Education | Independent school | 11-16 | 599 m | |
| The Heys Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 602 m |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Academy | 3-11 | 638 m | |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision | Special school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (December 6, 2018) | 641 m |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2017) | 711 m |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 753 m | |
| Lyndhurst Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 754 m |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 13, 2016) | 789 m |
| Tameside College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 27, 2018) | 845 m |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 967 m |
| The Limes School | Special school | 11-18 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| Ashton Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-99 | Outstanding (January 21, 2020) | 1.26 km |
| Ashton West End Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| Ravensfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 1.41 km |
| Waterloo Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 1.43 km |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 22, 2008) | 1.58 km |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 1.68 km |
| West Hill School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.85 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL6 6BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddi Day Kare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 575 m | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 702 m | |
| Round The Twist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 706 m | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 732 m | |
| Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 754 m | |
| B V Catering Limited at Barton Villa Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2018 | 763 m | |
| The Dukinfield Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 851 m | |
| Good Tasty | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 16, 2018 | 890 m | |
| Coffee Lounge Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 950 m | |
| Kitchen King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 950 m | |
| Lucky 4 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 950 m | |
| Pyramid Snooker Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 6, 2021 | 950 m | |
| S Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 950 m | |
| Spice World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 9, 2021 | 950 m | |
| Wazs Convenience Store - Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2019 | 950 m | |
| Sweet Treats By Vicky | Awaiting Inspection | 983 m | |
| Family Shopper | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 10, 2018 | 1 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 2, 2019 | 1 km | |
| Megna Spice Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 24, 2022 | 1 km | |
| Rice N Spice | Awaiting Inspection | 1 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL6 6BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Delamere Street | 141 m | |
| Old Square | 200 m | |
| Henrietta Street | 209 m | |
| Swan Street | 233 m | |
| Henrietta Street | 235 m | |
| Stamford Street | 130 m | |
| Old Square | 156 m | |
| Market Hall | 237 m | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 338 m | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 371 m | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 373 m | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station | 289 m | |
| Guide Bridge Rail Station | 2.04 km | |
| Guide Bridge Rail Station | 2.06 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 18.25 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 18.25 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 18.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL6 6BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Timperley Clough | Valley | 1.7 km |
| Downshaw Clough | Valley | 1.76 km |
| Holden Clough | Valley | 2.23 km |
| Broadoak Clough | Valley | 2.25 km |
| Boodle Wood | 2.25 km | |
| Greenhurst Clough | Valley | 2.57 km |
| Medlock Vale | Valley | 2.74 km |
| Primrose Wood | 2.77 km | |
| Newton Moor | 2.79 km | |
| Wester Hill | 2.87 km | |
| Knott Hill Reservoir | 2.9 km | |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 3.04 km |
| Lower Alt Hill | 3.09 km | |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 3.11 km |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 3.16 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.48842300 |
| Longitude | -2.09347700 |
| OS Easting | 393895 |
| OS Northing | 0399083 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Electoral Ward | St Peter's |
| Local Authority District | Tameside |
| 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 | E08000008 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Tameside and Glossop |
| 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 Tameside and Glossop CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Pakistani communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Ashton-under-Lyne BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33002759 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tameside 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tameside 013A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |