The postcode OL8 1FT is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in June 2021 and is an active postcode. OL8 1FT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL8 1FT is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 1FT as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to OL8 1FT is Cricketers Close which is centered 57 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kennedy Street and is 116 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 679 m away at Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Moston Rail Station, 3.51 km away.
The closest primary school to OL8 1FT (for ages 11 and under) is Werneth Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on May 9, 2019.
The local pub for residents of OL8 1FT is Works 4U At The Peacock and is 6.2 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 5.91 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 29, 2019.
Policing for OL8 1FT 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 1FT and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL8 1FT, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL8 1FT
| Introduction | June 2021 |
| 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 1FT - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werneth Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 230 m |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 268 m |
| Coppice Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 308 m |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School | Independent school | 2-18 | 466 m | |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 520 m |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 569 m |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Good (September 28, 2016) | 579 m |
| Broadfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 632 m |
| The Springboard Project | Special school | 14-19 | 758 m | |
| Richmond Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 919 m |
| Westwood High | Independent school | 3-19 | Outstanding (February 14, 2019) | 990 m |
| The Oldham College | College | 14-99 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| Greenhill Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.02 km |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| Freehold Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| Westwood Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| Westwood Boys School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.21 km | |
| Northmoor Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| The Hathershaw College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.33 km |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.4 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL8 1FT - 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 | 5.81 km | |
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 5.85 km | |
| Kiddi Day Kare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 5.89 km | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 29, 2019 | 5.91 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 16, 2020 | 5.91 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 5.92 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 5.96 km | |
| Round The Twist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 6.01 km | |
| Quackers Kids Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 6.02 km | |
| Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 6.06 km | |
| B V Catering Limited at Barton Villa Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2018 | 6.08 km | |
| The Dukinfield Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 6.14 km | |
| Good Tasty | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 16, 2018 | 6.17 km | |
| Highfield Pavillion Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 6.19 km | |
| Kendal House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 6.2 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 21, 2019 | 6.2 km | |
| Works 4U At The Peacock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2018 | 6.2 km | |
| Coffee Lounge Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 6.21 km | |
| Kitchen King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 6.21 km | |
| Lucky 4 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 6.21 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL8 1FT - Data from Apr 2022
| Kennedy Street | 116 m | |
| Kennedy Street | 140 m | |
| Coppice Street | 174 m | |
| Ashton Road | 248 m | |
| Osborne Road | 266 m | |
| Oldham - Chaucer Street | 725 m | |
| Oldham - George Street | 740 m | |
| Oldham - Union Street | 746 m | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 679 m | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 691 m | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 694 m | |
| Moston Rail Station | 3.51 km | |
| Moston Rail Station | 3.57 km | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.89 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 21.27 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 21.29 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 21.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL8 1FT - Data from Dec 2021
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 1.47 km |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 2.25 km |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 2.34 km |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.37 km |
| The Orchard | 2.43 km | |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.49 km |
| The Rock | 2.64 km | |
| Wester Hill | 2.69 km | |
| Long Clough | Valley | 2.7 km |
| Rocher Vale | Valley | 2.74 km |
| Lower Alt Hill | 2.79 km | |
| Crime Lake | 2.8 km | |
| Greenacres Hill | 2.82 km | |
| Plumpton Clough | Valley | 2.9 km |
| Turner Dingle | Valley | 3.15 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.53353700 |
| Longitude | -2.12003700 |
| OS Easting | 392141 |
| OS Northing | 0404103 |
| OS Positional Quality | Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references |
| 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 | E33008871 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 035 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 035D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |