The postcode OL8 2PP is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in October 2005.OL8 2PP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL8 2PP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 2PP as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Young hard-pressed families.
The closest road name to OL8 2PP is Bankfield Drive which is centered 97 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Green and is 245 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.17 km away at Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station, 3.55 km away.
The closest primary school to OL8 2PP (for ages 11 and under) is Medlock Valley Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Lawrence House. The last OFSTED inspection on December 11, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of OL8 2PP is Works 4U At The Peacock and is 4.34 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 4.03 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 29, 2019.
Policing for OL8 2PP 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 2PP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL8 2PP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL8 2PP
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | October 2005 |
| 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 2PP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medlock Valley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 79 m | |
| St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 288 m |
| Lawrence House | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 594 m |
| Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 745 m |
| The Hathershaw College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 954 m |
| Alexandra Park Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.06 km |
| Alt Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| Broadfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.42 km | |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (February 7, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| St Hugh's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 1.58 km |
| Greenhill Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.67 km |
| Iqra High School | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.68 km |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook | Academy | 11-16 | 1.76 km | |
| Coppice Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.76 km |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| Holden Clough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 6, 2018) | 1.84 km |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School | Independent school | 2-18 | 1.85 km | |
| Werneth Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.95 km |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL8 2PP - 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 | 3.94 km | |
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 3.95 km | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 29, 2019 | 4.03 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 16, 2020 | 4.03 km | |
| Quackers Kids Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 4.15 km | |
| Kendal House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 4.34 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 21, 2019 | 4.34 km | |
| Works 4U At The Peacock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2018 | 4.34 km | |
| Highfield Pavillion Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 4.37 km | |
| Kiddi Day Kare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 4.38 km | |
| Heyrod Community Centre | Awaiting Inspection | 4.44 km | |
| N & N Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 16, 2021 | 4.47 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 4.52 km | |
| Holme Lea-HC-One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2019 | 4.52 km | |
| Stamford Court-HC-One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2019 | 4.52 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 4.52 km | |
| Fox Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2019 | 4.53 km | |
| Prayosha | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2021 | 4.53 km | |
| Round The Twist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 4.54 km | |
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd At West Hill High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 4.55 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL8 2PP - Data from Apr 2022
| The Green | 245 m | |
| The Green | 323 m | |
| Wildbrook Crescent | 333 m | |
| St Martins Road | 345 m | |
| Fir Tree Avenue | 345 m | |
| Oldham - Clegg Street | 2.11 km | |
| Mumps Railway Station | 2.11 km | |
| Oldham - Bridge Street | 2.13 km | |
| Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.17 km | |
| Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.18 km | |
| Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.18 km | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station | 3.55 km | |
| Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.83 km | |
| Moston Rail Station | 4.83 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 21.06 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 21.07 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 21.29 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL8 2PP - Data from Dec 2021
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 378 m |
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 645 m |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 685 m |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 747 m |
| The Rock | 773 m | |
| Rocher Vale | Valley | 888 m |
| Lower Alt Hill | 903 m | |
| The Orchard | 933 m | |
| Wester Hill | 968 m | |
| Rabbit Clough | Valley | 1.24 km |
| Turner Dingle | Valley | 1.43 km |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 1.58 km |
| Holden Clough | Valley | 1.61 km |
| Wildmoor Leach Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Rowton Clough | Valley | 1.66 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.52277300 |
| Longitude | -2.09750500 |
| OS Easting | 393633 |
| OS Northing | 0402905 |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Migration and churn Subgroup: Young hard-pressed families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Oldham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005241 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 029 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 029D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8D1 |