Postcode OL6 6DT (Tameside)

Map showing OL6 6DT and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL6 6DT is located in Tameside, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL6 6DT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

OL6 6DT 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 6DT as Constrained city dwellers > Constrained flat dwellers > Eastern European communities.

The closest road name to OL6 6DT is West Street which is centered 15 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Ashton Bus Station and is 68 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 141 m away at Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station, 70 m away.

The closest primary school to OL6 6DT (for ages 11 and under) is Canon Johnson CofE 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 6DT is Pyramid Snooker Hall and is 1.26 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on July 6, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Muffins and is 1 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 15, 2021.

42.9% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 71.4% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for OL6 6DT 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL6 6DT and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to OL6 6DT, and the approximate distance away.

West Street 15 m
Warre Street 59 m
Warrington Street 74 m
Winton Street 108 m
Yorkshire Street 108 m
Harley Street 132 m
A6043 135 m
Turner Street 158 m
Boodle Street 166 m
Jersey Street 182 m
Jackson Street 189 m
Melville Street 212 m
Assheton Close 225 m
Alexandra Road 230 m
Lord Street 230 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL6 6DT

Introduction January 1980
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 OL6 6DT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School 419 m
St James' Church of England Primary School 524 m
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Good
(November 14, 2017)
589 m
Greater Manchester Alternative Provision Requires improvement
(December 6, 2018)
589 m
The Heys Primary School Good
(June 29, 2017)
681 m
Safe Start Education 718 m
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Good
(July 13, 2016)
786 m
The Limes School Good
(January 17, 2019)
789 m
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Good
(February 8, 2017)
831 m
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne 848 m
Tameside College Good
(April 27, 2018)
1.05 km
Lyndhurst Community Primary School Good
(March 4, 2020)
1.08 km
Waterloo Primary School Good
(February 3, 2022)
1.1 km
Oasis Academy Broadoak Good
(September 15, 2021)
1.15 km
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Outstanding
(October 22, 2008)
1.25 km
Ashton West End Primary Academy Good
(February 13, 2018)
1.29 km
Ashton Sixth Form College Outstanding
(January 21, 2020)
1.34 km
Ravensfield Primary School Good
(September 26, 2019)
1.7 km
Great Academy Ashton Requires improvement
(June 26, 2019)
1.82 km
Samuel Laycock School 1.82 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL6 6DT - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kiddi Day Kare Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 1, 2019
911 m
Ironworks Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
1 km
Muffins Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 15, 2021
1 km
Round The Twist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2019
1.03 km
Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 12, 2018
1.08 km
B V Catering Limited at Barton Villa Guest House Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 20, 2018
1.1 km
The Dukinfield Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 2, 2021
1.17 km
Good Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
November 16, 2018
1.22 km
Coffee Lounge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.26 km
Kitchen King Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 10, 2020
1.26 km
Lucky 4 U Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
1.26 km
Pyramid Snooker Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
July 6, 2021
1.26 km
S Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.26 km
Spice World Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 9, 2021
1.26 km
Wazs Convenience Store - Premier Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 25, 2019
1.26 km
Sweet Treats By Vicky Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.3 km
Family Shopper Retailers - other 4
Good
July 10, 2018
1.32 km
McColls Retailers - other 4
Good
July 2, 2019
1.32 km
Megna Spice Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 24, 2022
1.32 km
Rice N Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.32 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL6 6DT - Data from Apr 2022

Ashton Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 68 m
Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange Bus Stop/Station 118 m
Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Stamford Street Taxi Rank 455 m
Market Hall Taxi Rank 459 m
Old Square Taxi Rank 464 m
Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 141 m
Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 182 m
Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 183 m
Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station Rail 70 m
Guide Bridge Rail Station Rail 2.19 km
Guide Bridge Rail Station Rail 2.2 km
Terminal Two Access Air 18.38 km
Terminal Two Access Air 18.38 km
Terminal Three Access Air 18.52 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL6 6DT - Data from Dec 2021

Timperley Clough Valley 1.4 km
Downshaw Clough Valley 1.44 km
Holden Clough Valley 1.92 km
Boodle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Broadoak Clough Valley 2.04 km
Greenhurst Clough Valley 2.4 km
Medlock Vale Valley 2.48 km
Wester Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.56 km
Wood Park Clough Valley 2.7 km
Knott Hill Reservoir Inland Water 2.78 km
Little Bankfield Clough Valley 2.79 km
Lower Alt Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km
Crime Lake Inland Water 2.85 km
Bankfield Clough Valley 2.85 km
Rabbit Clough Valley 2.91 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL6 6DT - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 14.3%
30-300 Mbps 28.6%
300+ Mbps 42.9%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 65,182 kWh - mean 13,036 kWh : median 10,321 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for OL6 6DT - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.49114400
Longitude -2.09566800
OS Easting 393750
OS Northing 0399386
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
547
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000008
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Constrained flat dwellers
Subgroup: Eastern European 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 E33002754
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Tameside 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Tameside 013A
Output Area / Small Area 7B1