The postcode OL6 8ER is located in Tameside, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in October 2012 and is an active postcode. OL6 8ER is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL6 8ER is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 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 OL6 8ER as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to OL6 8ER is Bakery Court which is centered 86 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hurst Cross and is 73 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.69 km away at Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station, 1.52 km away.
The closest primary school to OL6 8ER (for ages 11 and under) is St Christopher's RC Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on December 13, 2007.
The local pub for residents of OL6 8ER is Works 4U At The Peacock and is 1.5 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 20, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Longlife Fish And Chips and is 1.29 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 29, 2019.
Policing for OL6 8ER 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 8ER and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL6 8ER, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL6 8ER
| Introduction | October 2012 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL6 8ER - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 13, 2007) | 498 m |
| Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 618 m | |
| Inspire Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 639 m |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 722 m |
| Great Academy Ashton | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 788 m |
| Samuel Laycock School | Special school | 11-17 | 788 m | |
| Ashton Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-99 | Outstanding (January 21, 2020) | 854 m |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 882 m |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 13, 2016) | 891 m |
| St Damian's RC Science College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 16, 2017) | 1.06 km |
| Holden Clough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 6, 2018) | 1.06 km |
| The Heys Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.13 km | |
| Tameside College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 27, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Arlies Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Academy | 3-11 | 1.35 km | |
| Silver Springs Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.59 km | |
| West Hill School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.65 km |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 22, 2008) | 1.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL6 8ER - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 1.13 km | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 29, 2019 | 1.29 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 16, 2020 | 1.29 km | |
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 1.34 km | |
| Quackers Kids Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 1.35 km | |
| Highfield Pavillion Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 1.48 km | |
| Kendal House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 1.5 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 21, 2019 | 1.5 km | |
| Works 4U At The Peacock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2018 | 1.5 km | |
| N & N Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 16, 2021 | 1.6 km | |
| Holme Lea-HC-One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2019 | 1.63 km | |
| Stamford Court-HC-One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2019 | 1.63 km | |
| Fox Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2019 | 1.64 km | |
| Prayosha | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2021 | 1.64 km | |
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd At West Hill High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 1.65 km | |
| G And N Carr (Bakers) Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 11, 2020 | 1.72 km | |
| Ridge Hill WMC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2018 | 1.72 km | |
| BP Service Station (Food) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 9, 2019 | 1.75 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 1.75 km | |
| Little Munchkins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 8, 2015 | 1.76 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL6 8ER - Data from Apr 2022
| Hurst Cross | 73 m | |
| Springfield Street | 119 m | |
| Palace Road | 127 m | |
| Hurst Hall | 140 m | |
| Hurst Cross | 163 m | |
| Market Hall | 1.48 km | |
| Old Square | 1.61 km | |
| Stamford Street | 1.76 km | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.69 km | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.73 km | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.73 km | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| Stalybridge Rail Station | 1.94 km | |
| Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station | 2.93 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 19.9 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 19.91 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 20.04 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL6 8ER - Data from Dec 2021
| Broadoak Clough | Valley | 851 m |
| Greenhurst Clough | Valley | 990 m |
| Knott Hill Reservoir | 1.25 km | |
| Timperley Clough | Valley | 1.25 km |
| Downshaw Clough | Valley | 1.55 km |
| New Covert | 1.62 km | |
| Holden Clough | Valley | 1.66 km |
| Rabbit Clough | Valley | 1.86 km |
| Primrose Wood | 1.96 km | |
| Lower Alt Hill | 2.01 km | |
| Wester Hill | 2.03 km | |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.25 km |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.35 km |
| Rocher Vale | Valley | 2.41 km |
| The Rock | 2.44 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.49967900 |
| Longitude | -2.07717600 |
| OS Easting | 394978 |
| OS Northing | 0400334 |
| 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 | Ashton St Michael'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: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| 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 | E33005732 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tameside 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tameside 004C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |