The postcode OL8 1AN is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL8 1AN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL8 1AN 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 OL8 1AN as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to OL8 1AN is Frost Street which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Windsor Road and is 142 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.02 km away at Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Moston Rail Station, 3.4 km away.
The closest primary school to OL8 1AN (for ages 11 and under) is Coppice Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 1, 2019.
The local pub for residents of OL8 1AN is Pyramid Snooker Hall and is 5.89 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 5.64 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 15, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for OL8 1AN is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Oldham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL8 1AN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL8 1AN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL8 1AN
| 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 OL8 1AN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 36 m |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School | Independent school | 2-18 | 182 m | |
| Werneth Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 223 m |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 569 m |
| Broadfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 689 m |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2019) | 735 m |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 806 m |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 841 m |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Good (September 28, 2016) | 921 m |
| The Hathershaw College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.04 km |
| The Springboard Project | Special school | 14-19 | 1.07 km | |
| Greenhill Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.21 km |
| Richmond Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| Freehold Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| Westwood High | Independent school | 3-19 | Outstanding (February 14, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 2, 2015) | 1.29 km |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| Oasis Academy Oldham | Academy | 11-16 | Serious Weaknesses (November 22, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| The Oldham College | College | 14-99 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 1.36 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL8 1AN - 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 | 5.57 km | |
| Kiddi Day Kare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 5.58 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 5.59 km | |
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 5.63 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 5.64 km | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 29, 2019 | 5.68 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 16, 2020 | 5.68 km | |
| Round The Twist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 5.69 km | |
| Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 5.74 km | |
| B V Catering Limited at Barton Villa Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2018 | 5.76 km | |
| Quackers Kids Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 5.78 km | |
| The Dukinfield Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 5.82 km | |
| Good Tasty | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 16, 2018 | 5.86 km | |
| Coffee Lounge Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 5.89 km | |
| Kitchen King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 5.89 km | |
| Lucky 4 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 5.89 km | |
| Pyramid Snooker Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 6, 2021 | 5.89 km | |
| S Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 5.89 km | |
| Spice World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 9, 2021 | 5.89 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store - Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2019 | 5.89 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL8 1AN - Data from Apr 2022
| Windsor Road | 142 m | |
| Clarence Avenue | 175 m | |
| Coppice Street | 176 m | |
| Frederick Street | 203 m | |
| Chamber Road | 272 m | |
| Oldham - Chaucer Street | 1.06 km | |
| Oldham - George Street | 1.08 km | |
| Oldham - Union Street | 1.08 km | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.02 km | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.03 km | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.03 km | |
| Moston Rail Station | 3.4 km | |
| Moston Rail Station | 3.46 km | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 4.06 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 20.96 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 20.98 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 21.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL8 1AN - Data from Dec 2021
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 1.4 km |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 2.01 km |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 2.1 km |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.11 km |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.26 km |
| The Orchard | 2.37 km | |
| Wester Hill | 2.44 km | |
| Crime Lake | 2.46 km | |
| The Rock | 2.5 km | |
| Lower Alt Hill | 2.58 km | |
| Rocher Vale | Valley | 2.61 km |
| Holden Clough | Valley | 2.89 km |
| Boodle Wood | 2.91 km | |
| Rabbit Clough | Valley | 2.98 km |
| Long Clough | Valley | 3.04 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL8 1AN - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.53043700 |
| Longitude | -2.12039300 |
| OS Easting | 392117 |
| OS Northing | 0403760 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Oldham West and Royton |
| Electoral Ward | Medlock Vale |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000004 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| 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 |
| 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 | Oldham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33008868 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 035 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 035A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |