The postcode OL8 1BX is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 2004 and is an active postcode. OL8 1BX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL8 1BX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 1BX as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to OL8 1BX is Larch Street which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Alfred Street and is 129 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 518 m away at Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station, 3.31 km away.
The closest primary school to OL8 1BX (for ages 11 and under) is St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 12, 2020.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Golden Wok and is 6.46 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on October 11, 2021.
Policing for OL8 1BX 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 1BX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL8 1BX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL8 1BX
| Introduction | May 2004 |
| 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 1BX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 134 m |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 212 m |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 352 m |
| Westwood High | Independent school | 3-19 | Outstanding (February 14, 2019) | 387 m |
| Richmond Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 419 m |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Good (September 28, 2016) | 518 m |
| Westwood Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 607 m |
| Werneth Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 677 m |
| The Oldham College | College | 14-99 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 693 m |
| Freehold Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 739 m |
| Northmoor Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 817 m |
| The Springboard Project | Special school | 14-19 | 848 m | |
| Coppice Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 863 m |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School | Independent school | 2-18 | 919 m | |
| Broadfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 9, 2020) | 1.24 km |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| Westwood Boys School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.32 km | |
| Greenhill Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.36 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL8 1BX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Grange Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2020 | 5.73 km | |
| St Cuthberts RC B&E College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 5.92 km | |
| Castleton Hotel - B&B Temporary accomodation | Awaiting Inspection | 5.93 km | |
| Meadow View | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 6.09 km | |
| Dean Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 6.21 km | |
| Go Local Extra | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 18, 2021 | 6.21 km | |
| Boozed up convenience store | Exempt May 4, 2021 | 6.27 km | |
| Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 6.43 km | |
| Mellors Catering Services @ St. Gabriels Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 6.46 km | |
| Golden Wok | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 11, 2021 | 6.46 km | |
| Premium Food & Wine | Exempt January 11, 2021 | 6.46 km | |
| Royle Billiards & Bowling Club | Exempt April 23, 2019 | 6.46 km | |
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 6.47 km | |
| Kiddi Day Kare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 6.47 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 6.48 km | |
| Craiglands News | Exempt March 18, 2022 | 6.48 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 6.53 km | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 29, 2019 | 6.53 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 16, 2020 | 6.53 km | |
| Coffee Together | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2021 | 6.54 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL8 1BX - Data from Apr 2022
| Alfred Street | 129 m | |
| Lee Street | 150 m | |
| Coppice Street | 178 m | |
| Alfred Street | 183 m | |
| Lee Street | 195 m | |
| Oldham - Bloom Street | 504 m | |
| Oldham - George Street | 702 m | |
| Oldham - Chaucer Street | 723 m | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 518 m | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 521 m | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 524 m | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.31 km | |
| Moston Rail Station | 3.31 km | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.34 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 21.47 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 21.49 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 21.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL8 1BX - Data from Dec 2021
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 2.04 km |
| Long Clough | Valley | 2.22 km |
| Plumpton Clough | Valley | 2.31 km |
| Buckley Wood | 2.82 km | |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 2.86 km |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 2.88 km |
| Greenacres Hill | 2.93 km | |
| The Orchard | 2.98 km | |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.98 km |
| Royley Clough | Valley | 3.04 km |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 3.11 km |
| Crime Lake | 3.22 km | |
| The Rock | 3.24 km | |
| Wester Hill | 3.31 km | |
| Rocher Vale | Valley | 3.34 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.53766700 |
| Longitude | -2.12628300 |
| OS Easting | 391728 |
| OS Northing | 0404565 |
| 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 | Werneth |
| 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 | E33008867 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 035 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 035G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |