The postcode OL8 2QE is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in February 2013.OL8 2QE is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL8 2QE is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 2QE as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Young hard-pressed families.
The closest road name to OL8 2QE is Bowbank Close which is centered 108 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Springwood Hall Road and is 48 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.52 km away at Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station, 3.13 km away.
The closest primary school to OL8 2QE (for ages 11 and under) is St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on March 8, 2013. 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 2QE is Works 4U At The Peacock and is 4.09 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 3.81 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 29, 2019.
Policing for OL8 2QE 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 2QE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL8 2QE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL8 2QE
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | February 2013 |
| 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 2QE - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 202 m |
| Medlock Valley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 459 m | |
| Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 602 m |
| Lawrence House | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 608 m |
| The Hathershaw College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 899 m |
| Alexandra Park Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.49 km |
| Alt Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 1.52 km |
| Holden Clough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 6, 2018) | 1.59 km |
| Broadfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| Limehurst Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 1.75 km |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2019) | 1.76 km |
| Great Academy Ashton | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 1.83 km |
| Samuel Laycock School | Special school | 11-17 | 1.83 km | |
| St Damian's RC Science College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 16, 2017) | 1.86 km |
| Holy Family RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2018) | 1.86 km |
| Oasis Academy Limeside | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 1.87 km |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.87 km | |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (February 7, 2019) | 1.89 km |
| Coppice Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.9 km |
| St Hugh's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 1.92 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL8 2QE - 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 | 3.7 km | |
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 3.75 km | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 29, 2019 | 3.81 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 16, 2020 | 3.81 km | |
| Quackers Kids Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 3.91 km | |
| Kiddi Day Kare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 3.97 km | |
| Kendal House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 4.09 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 21, 2019 | 4.09 km | |
| Works 4U At The Peacock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2018 | 4.09 km | |
| Highfield Pavillion Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 4.09 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 4.09 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 4.1 km | |
| Round The Twist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 4.12 km | |
| Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 4.17 km | |
| B V Catering Limited at Barton Villa Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2018 | 4.17 km | |
| N & N Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 16, 2021 | 4.21 km | |
| Holme Lea-HC-One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2019 | 4.21 km | |
| Stamford Court-HC-One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2019 | 4.21 km | |
| Good Tasty | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 16, 2018 | 4.21 km | |
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd At West Hill High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 4.25 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL8 2QE - Data from Apr 2022
| Springwood Hall Road | 48 m | |
| Springwood Hall Road | 58 m | |
| Bungalows | 132 m | |
| St Martins Road | 162 m | |
| Fold View | 176 m | |
| Oldham - Clegg Street | 2.45 km | |
| Oldham - Bridge Street | 2.51 km | |
| Oldham - Union Street | 2.52 km | |
| Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.52 km | |
| Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.52 km | |
| Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.52 km | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station | 3.13 km | |
| Mossley (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.91 km | |
| Stalybridge Rail Station | 4.55 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 20.62 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 20.63 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 20.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL8 2QE - Data from Dec 2021
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 306 m |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 387 m |
| Wester Hill | 595 m | |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 639 m |
| Lower Alt Hill | 733 m | |
| The Rock | 928 m | |
| Rocher Vale | Valley | 1.04 km |
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 1.06 km |
| Holden Clough | Valley | 1.18 km |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 1.18 km |
| Rabbit Clough | Valley | 1.19 km |
| The Orchard | 1.31 km | |
| Turner Dingle | Valley | 1.65 km |
| Downshaw Clough | Valley | 1.67 km |
| Timperley Clough | Valley | 1.72 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.51889700 |
| Longitude | -2.09981800 |
| OS Easting | 393479 |
| OS Northing | 0402474 |
| 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 029C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8D1 |