The postcode OL8 2AU is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in February 1990 and is an active postcode. OL8 2AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL8 2AU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 2AU as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to OL8 2AU is Alexandra Street which is centered 10 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hardy Street and is 32 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 741 m away at Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Moston Rail Station, 4.66 km away.
The closest primary school to OL8 2AU (for ages 11 and under) is Greenhill Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 12, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Blue Coat CofE School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 9, 2011 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of OL8 2AU is Heyrod Community Centre and is 5.69 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Longlife Fish And Chips and is 5.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 29, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for OL8 2AU 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 2AU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL8 2AU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL8 2AU
| Introduction | February 1990 |
| 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 2AU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 241 m |
| Iqra High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 436 m |
| Alexandra Park Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 455 m |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (February 7, 2019) | 503 m |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 578 m |
| Broadfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 611 m |
| Westwood Boys School | Independent school | 11-19 | 704 m | |
| The Springboard Project | Special school | 14-19 | 823 m | |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Good (September 28, 2016) | 1.1 km |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.11 km | |
| The Blue Coat CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 9, 2011) | 1.21 km |
| Coppice Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield | Academy | 3-11 | 1.29 km | |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 1.3 km |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Beever Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 14, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| Werneth Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.36 km |
| The Oldham College | College | 14-99 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 1.37 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL8 2AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 5.3 km | |
| Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 5.34 km | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 29, 2019 | 5.41 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 16, 2020 | 5.41 km | |
| Quackers Kids Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 5.55 km | |
| Heyrod Community Centre | Awaiting Inspection | 5.69 km | |
| Kendal House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 5.73 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 21, 2019 | 5.73 km | |
| Works 4U At The Peacock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2018 | 5.73 km | |
| Stamford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2019 | 5.77 km | |
| Highfield Pavillion Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 5.8 km | |
| Appleyards Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 5.84 km | |
| Heyrod Conservative Club | Awaiting Inspection | 5.84 km | |
| Kiddi Day Kare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 5.84 km | |
| N & N Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 16, 2021 | 5.88 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 5.96 km | |
| Fox Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2019 | 5.96 km | |
| Prayosha | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2021 | 5.96 km | |
| Holme Lea-HC-One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2019 | 5.97 km | |
| Stamford Court-HC-One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2019 | 5.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL8 2AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Hardy Street | 32 m | |
| Woodlands | 36 m | |
| Bismark Street | 143 m | |
| Bismark Street | 152 m | |
| Hardy Street | 194 m | |
| Oldham - Bridge Street | 667 m | |
| Mumps Railway Station | 673 m | |
| Oldham - Union Street | 679 m | |
| Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 741 m | |
| Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 751 m | |
| Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink) | 756 m | |
| Moston Rail Station | 4.66 km | |
| Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station | 4.69 km | |
| Moston Rail Station | 4.72 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 22.05 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 22.07 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 22.3 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL8 2AU - Data from Dec 2021
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 825 m |
| The Orchard | 1.53 km | |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 1.66 km |
| Greenacres Hill | 1.85 km | |
| The Rock | 1.97 km | |
| Rocher Vale | Valley | 2.04 km |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.16 km |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.17 km |
| Rowton Clough | Valley | 2.24 km |
| Turner Dingle | Valley | 2.27 km |
| Wildmoor Leach Wood | 2.31 km | |
| Lower Alt Hill | 2.34 km | |
| Wester Hill | 2.43 km | |
| Ashes Clough | Valley | 2.53 km |
| Rabbit Clough | Valley | 2.56 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL8 2AU - 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 | 53.53560200 |
| Longitude | -2.10291800 |
| OS Easting | 393276 |
| OS Northing | 0404331 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Electoral Ward | Alexandra |
| 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 | E33005222 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 022 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 022B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |