The postcode OL8 3RR is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.OL8 3RR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL8 3RR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 3RR as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Young hard-pressed families.
The closest road name to OL8 3RR is Fourth Avenue which is centered 74 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Roman Road and is 73 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.09 km away at Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Moston Rail Station, 2.69 km away.
The closest primary school to OL8 3RR (for ages 11 and under) is Oasis Academy Limeside. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 21, 2013.
The local pub for residents of OL8 3RR is Pyramid Snooker Hall and is 4.84 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 4.6 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 15, 2021.
Policing for OL8 3RR 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 3RR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL8 3RR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL8 3RR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | July 1995 |
| 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 3RR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Limeside | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 219 m |
| Oasis Academy Oldham | Academy | 11-16 | Serious Weaknesses (November 22, 2018) | 473 m |
| Holy Family RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2018) | 513 m |
| Hollinwood Academy | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (July 4, 2018) | 544 m |
| New Bridge School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (December 4, 2019) | 563 m |
| Limehurst Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 565 m |
| St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 747 m |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2019) | 894 m |
| Higher Failsworth Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| SMS Changing lives School | Special school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2020) | 1.26 km |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 2, 2015) | 1.32 km |
| Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.39 km |
| The Hathershaw College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.41 km |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.44 km |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (December 9, 2021) | 1.47 km |
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School | Independent school | 2-18 | 1.48 km | |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.55 km | |
| Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| Coppice Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Yew Tree Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.71 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL8 3RR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 4.52 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 4.6 km | |
| Kiddi Day Kare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 4.63 km | |
| Round The Twist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 4.7 km | |
| Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 4.73 km | |
| B V Catering Limited at Barton Villa Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2018 | 4.78 km | |
| The Dukinfield Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 4.79 km | |
| Coffee Lounge Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 4.84 km | |
| Kitchen King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 4.84 km | |
| Lucky 4 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 4.84 km | |
| Pyramid Snooker Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 6, 2021 | 4.84 km | |
| S Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 4.84 km | |
| Spice World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 9, 2021 | 4.84 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store - Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2019 | 4.84 km | |
| Ben Ho | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2019 | 4.86 km | |
| The Chapel House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 4.86 km | |
| Sweet Treats By Vicky | Awaiting Inspection | 4.93 km | |
| Family Shopper | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 10, 2018 | 4.95 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 2, 2019 | 4.95 km | |
| Megna Spice Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 24, 2022 | 4.95 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL8 3RR - Data from Apr 2022
| Roman Road | 73 m | |
| Limeside Road | 74 m | |
| Roman Road | 161 m | |
| Pine Tree Road | 171 m | |
| Hollinwood Cemetery | 188 m | |
| Oldham - Chaucer Street | 2.68 km | |
| Oldham - Bloom Street | 2.69 km | |
| Oldham - George Street | 2.69 km | |
| Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.09 km | |
| Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.11 km | |
| Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.11 km | |
| Moston Rail Station | 2.69 km | |
| Moston Rail Station | 2.77 km | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station | 3.8 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 19.34 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 19.35 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 19.61 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL8 3RR - Data from Dec 2021
| Crime Lake | 997 m | |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 1.22 km |
| Boodle Wood | 1.82 km | |
| Medlock Vale | Valley | 1.97 km |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.11 km |
| Wester Hill | 2.38 km | |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 2.39 km |
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 2.43 km |
| Holden Clough | Valley | 2.45 km |
| Downshaw Clough | Valley | 2.58 km |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 2.66 km |
| Bell Clough | Valley | 2.74 km |
| Lower Alt Hill | 2.75 km | |
| Jericho Clough | Valley | 2.78 km |
| Timperley Clough | Valley | 2.85 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.51730300 |
| Longitude | -2.13116800 |
| OS Easting | 391400 |
| OS Northing | 0402300 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Greater Manchester |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33005245 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 030 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 030B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8D1 |