Postcode OL8 3LD (Oldham) Terminated September 2002

Map showing OL8 3LD and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL8 3LD is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in September 2002.OL8 3LD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

OL8 3LD 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 3LD as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Young hard-pressed families.

The closest road name to OL8 3LD is Lime Green which is centered 48 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Chads Crescent and is 71 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.44 km away at Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Moston Rail Station, 3.03 km away.

The closest primary school to OL8 3LD (for ages 11 and under) is Holy Family RC Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 24, 2018.

The local pub for residents of OL8 3LD is Pyramid Snooker Hall and is 4.5 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on July 6, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Muffins and is 4.27 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 15, 2021.

Policing for OL8 3LD is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Oldham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL8 3LD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to OL8 3LD, and the approximate distance away.

Lime Green 48 m
Rowan Tree Road 68 m
Acacia Road 165 m
Pine Tree Road 177 m
Mulberry Close 197 m
Limehurst Court 214 m
Blackthorn Road 234 m
Stag Pasture Road 239 m
Ninth Avenue 264 m
Eighth Avenue 278 m
Coal Pit Lane 307 m
Lime Green Road 317 m
White Bank Road 331 m
Third Avenue 376 m
Higher Lime Road 387 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL8 3LD

Introduction January 1980
Termination September 2002
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL8 3LD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Holy Family RC Primary School Requires improvement
(January 24, 2018)
186 m
Limehurst Community Primary School Good
(November 7, 2018)
204 m
Oasis Academy Limeside Outstanding
(June 21, 2013)
283 m
New Bridge School Outstanding
(December 4, 2019)
748 m
Hollinwood Academy Outstanding
(July 4, 2018)
788 m
Oasis Academy Oldham Serious Weaknesses
(November 22, 2018)
791 m
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Good
(November 8, 2019)
1.02 km
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Good
(October 10, 2017)
1.11 km
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School Good
(October 13, 2021)
1.26 km
The Hathershaw College Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.28 km
Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Requires improvement
(January 23, 2019)
1.38 km
Higher Failsworth Primary School Good
(October 11, 2017)
1.41 km
Co-op Academy Failsworth Requires improvement
(December 9, 2021)
1.55 km
SMS Changing lives School Requires improvement
(February 6, 2020)
1.55 km
Oldham Hulme Grammar School 1.62 km
Corpus Christi RC Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2015)
1.65 km
St John's Church of England Primary School 1.71 km
Stanley Road Primary School Good
(September 26, 2017)
1.77 km
Coppice Primary Academy Good
(May 1, 2019)
1.77 km
St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Outstanding
(March 8, 2013)
1.87 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL8 3LD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ironworks Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
4.19 km
Muffins Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 15, 2021
4.27 km
Kiddi Day Kare Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 1, 2019
4.28 km
Round The Twist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2019
4.36 km
Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 12, 2018
4.39 km
B V Catering Limited at Barton Villa Guest House Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 20, 2018
4.44 km
The Dukinfield Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 2, 2021
4.46 km
Coffee Lounge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.5 km
Kitchen King Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 10, 2020
4.5 km
Lucky 4 U Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
4.5 km
Pyramid Snooker Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
July 6, 2021
4.5 km
S Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.5 km
Spice World Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 9, 2021
4.5 km
Wazs Convenience Store - Premier Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 25, 2019
4.5 km
Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 25, 2019
4.54 km
The Chapel House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 1, 2019
4.54 km
Sweet Treats By Vicky Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.59 km
Good Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
November 16, 2018
4.61 km
Family Shopper Retailers - other 4
Good
July 10, 2018
4.61 km
McColls Retailers - other 4
Good
July 2, 2019
4.61 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL8 3LD - Data from Apr 2022

St Chads Crescent Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Limehurst School Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Pine Tree Road Bus Stop/Station 186 m
Lower Lime Road Bus Stop/Station 202 m
Pine Tree Road Bus Stop/Station 210 m
Oldham - Chaucer Street Taxi Rank 2.79 km
Oldham - George Street Taxi Rank 2.81 km
Oldham - Union Street Taxi Rank 2.81 km
Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.44 km
Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.45 km
Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.45 km
Moston Rail Station Rail 3.03 km
Moston Rail Station Rail 3.11 km
Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station Rail 3.45 km
Terminal Two Access Air 19.3 km
Terminal Two Access Air 19.31 km
Terminal One Access Air 19.56 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL8 3LD - Data from Dec 2021

Crime Lake Inland Water 734 m
Wood Park Clough Valley 873 m
Boodle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Medlock Vale Valley 1.76 km
Little Bankfield Clough Valley 1.82 km
Wester Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.07 km
Holden Clough Valley 2.09 km
Bankfield Clough Valley 2.1 km
Downshaw Clough Valley 2.22 km
Snipe Clough Valley 2.32 km
Deanshut Clough Valley 2.44 km
Lower Alt Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.45 km
Timperley Clough Valley 2.48 km
Bell Clough Valley 2.64 km
Jericho Clough Valley 2.76 km

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.51531200
Longitude -2.12681900
OS Easting 391688
OS Northing 0402078
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
524
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Oldham West and Royton
Electoral Ward Hollinwood
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000004
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33005245
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Oldham 030
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Oldham 030A
Output Area / Small Area 8D1