The postcode OL8 1FQ is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in December 1999 and terminated in November 2000.OL8 1FQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL8 1FQ 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 1FQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to OL8 1FQ is Harper Street which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lee Street and is 99 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 759 m away at Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Moston Rail Station, 3.71 km away.
The closest primary school to OL8 1FQ (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 1FQ is Works 4U At The Peacock and is 5.96 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 5.67 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 29, 2019.
Policing for OL8 1FQ 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 1FQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL8 1FQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL8 1FQ
| Introduction | December 1999 |
| Termination | November 2000 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL8 1FQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 334 m |
| Broadfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 381 m |
| Werneth Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 406 m |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 515 m |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School | Independent school | 2-18 | 538 m | |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Good (September 28, 2016) | 688 m |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 730 m |
| The Springboard Project | Special school | 14-19 | 754 m | |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 826 m |
| Greenhill Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 856 m |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| Richmond Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 1.11 km |
| The Oldham College | College | 14-99 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| Westwood Boys School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.14 km | |
| The Hathershaw College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.16 km |
| Alexandra Park Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.16 km |
| Westwood High | Independent school | 3-19 | Outstanding (February 14, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Northmoor Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| Iqra High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Westwood Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 1.41 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL8 1FQ - 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 | |
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 5.6 km | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 29, 2019 | 5.67 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 16, 2020 | 5.67 km | |
| Kiddi Day Kare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 5.72 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 5.76 km | |
| Quackers Kids Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 5.79 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 5.8 km | |
| Round The Twist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 5.84 km | |
| Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 5.89 km | |
| B V Catering Limited at Barton Villa Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2018 | 5.91 km | |
| Kendal House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 5.96 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 21, 2019 | 5.96 km | |
| Works 4U At The Peacock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2018 | 5.96 km | |
| Highfield Pavillion Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 5.97 km | |
| The Dukinfield Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 5.98 km | |
| Good Tasty | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 16, 2018 | 5.99 km | |
| Coffee Lounge Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 6.05 km | |
| Kitchen King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 6.05 km | |
| Lucky 4 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 6.05 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL8 1FQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Lee Street | 99 m | |
| Lee Street | 125 m | |
| Kennedy Street | 132 m | |
| Kennedy Street | 154 m | |
| Ashton Road | 164 m | |
| Oldham - Chaucer Street | 771 m | |
| Oldham - Union Street | 790 m | |
| Oldham - George Street | 798 m | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 759 m | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 765 m | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 773 m | |
| Moston Rail Station | 3.71 km | |
| Moston Rail Station | 3.77 km | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 4.15 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 21.3 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 21.32 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 21.57 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL8 1FQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 1.21 km |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 2 km |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.15 km |
| The Orchard | 2.17 km | |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 2.22 km |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.25 km |
| The Rock | 2.38 km | |
| Wester Hill | 2.47 km | |
| Rocher Vale | Valley | 2.48 km |
| Lower Alt Hill | 2.55 km | |
| Greenacres Hill | 2.7 km | |
| Crime Lake | 2.75 km | |
| Long Clough | Valley | 2.83 km |
| Turner Dingle | Valley | 2.89 km |
| Rabbit Clough | Valley | 2.9 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.53261600 |
| Longitude | -2.11638600 |
| OS Easting | 392383 |
| OS Northing | 0404002 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode sector mean, (mainly PO Boxes) |
| 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 | E33008871 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 035 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 035A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |