The postcode OL6 8SZ is located in Tameside, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL6 8SZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL6 8SZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 8SZ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to OL6 8SZ is Pine Street which is centered 64 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wrigley Street and is 96 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 602 m away at Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station, 506 m away.
The closest primary school to OL6 8SZ (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 8SZ is Pyramid Snooker Hall and is 1.73 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 1.48 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 15, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 50.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 77.8% 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 2.7 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 OL6 8SZ 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 8SZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL6 8SZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL6 8SZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 8SZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 358 m | |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 550 m |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 593 m | |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 667 m |
| The Limes School | Special school | 11-18 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 708 m |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 13, 2016) | 730 m |
| The Heys Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 776 m |
| Waterloo Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 841 m |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 22, 2008) | 929 m |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2017) | 936 m |
| Greater Manchester Alternative Provision | Special school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (December 6, 2018) | 992 m |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Academy | 3-11 | 1.06 km | |
| Safe Start Education | Independent school | 11-16 | 1.19 km | |
| Tameside College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 27, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Ashton Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-99 | Outstanding (January 21, 2020) | 1.3 km |
| Great Academy Ashton | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Samuel Laycock School | Special school | 11-17 | 1.35 km | |
| Lyndhurst Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.54 km |
| St Christopher's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 13, 2007) | 1.55 km |
| Holden Clough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 6, 2018) | 1.61 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL6 8SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddi Day Kare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 1.34 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 1.48 km | |
| Round The Twist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 1.49 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 1.49 km | |
| Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 1.54 km | |
| B V Catering Limited at Barton Villa Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2018 | 1.54 km | |
| Good Tasty | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 16, 2018 | 1.61 km | |
| The Dukinfield Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 1.64 km | |
| Coffee Lounge Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 1.73 km | |
| Kitchen King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 1.73 km | |
| Lucky 4 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 1.73 km | |
| Pyramid Snooker Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 6, 2021 | 1.73 km | |
| S Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 1.73 km | |
| Spice World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 9, 2021 | 1.73 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store - Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2019 | 1.73 km | |
| Sweet Treats By Vicky | Awaiting Inspection | 1.77 km | |
| Family Shopper | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 10, 2018 | 1.79 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 2, 2019 | 1.79 km | |
| Megna Spice Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 24, 2022 | 1.79 km | |
| Rice N Spice | Awaiting Inspection | 1.79 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL6 8SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Wrigley Street | 96 m | |
| Miller Street | 104 m | |
| Northumberland Avenue | 120 m | |
| Miller Street | 139 m | |
| Wrigley Street | 153 m | |
| Market Hall | 794 m | |
| Old Square | 865 m | |
| Stamford Street | 914 m | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 602 m | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 620 m | |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) | 623 m | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station | 506 m | |
| Stalybridge Rail Station | 2.42 km | |
| Guide Bridge Rail Station | 2.65 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 18.8 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 18.8 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 18.96 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL6 8SZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Timperley Clough | Valley | 920 m |
| Downshaw Clough | Valley | 996 m |
| Holden Clough | Valley | 1.45 km |
| Broadoak Clough | Valley | 1.58 km |
| Boodle Wood | 1.65 km | |
| Greenhurst Clough | Valley | 1.97 km |
| Wester Hill | 2.08 km | |
| Lower Alt Hill | 2.31 km | |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.33 km |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 2.34 km |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.37 km |
| Knott Hill Reservoir | 2.4 km | |
| Rabbit Clough | Valley | 2.42 km |
| Medlock Vale | Valley | 2.43 km |
| Crime Lake | 2.62 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL6 8SZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 40 Mbps | 50.9 Mbps | 107 Mbps |
| Upload | 9.8 Mbps | 8.1 Mbps | 12.5 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 17 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 22.2% | 100% | 62.4 | 10.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 77.8% | 77.8% | - | - |
Energy usage data for OL6 8SZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.49546000 |
| Longitude | -2.09426100 |
| OS Easting | 393844 |
| OS Northing | 0399866 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| 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 | E33005736 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tameside 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tameside 006D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |